Senior Process Engineer (Pharmaceuticals)

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About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer with experience in Pharmaceutical design to join our growing Life Science & Industrial team.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Process Systems Design and a passion for growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Design projects will span multiple markets and geographies, providing opportunities to broaden your knowledge and deepen your expertise. We are looking for someone who is an independent self-starter and can move quickly and efficiently through various design stages, from concept planning to construction documentation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech process design engineering.
• Experience in upstream or downstream process design, cGMP design, and process validation.
• Experience supporting all levels of design from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and validation.
• Experience with equipment selection for product line development and utilities including clean utilities, CIP, SIP, and WFI systems.
• Experience with debottlenecking and optimization of existing facilities.
• Advanced experience in cGMP engineering design principles and applicable guides, codes, and standards.
• Experience in developing scope of work, estimating, and scheduling professional man-hours for projects.
• Full understanding of process design and managing process engineering work.
• Ability to lead a small team on a project and deliver presentations to clients
• Ability to generate complete process engineering documents and review vendor drawings and specifications
• Ability to develop process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets and cost studies. Support development of layouts.
• Ability to size and generate specifications for equipment and URS.
• Familiarity with specification and installation of equipment, piping, and instruments.
• Ability to mentor and train Junior engineers.
• Experienced in process simulation (i.e., ASPEN One, CHEMCAD, Promax, PRO II, or similar)
• Experienced in Hydraulic software ( i.e. AFT Fathom, Arrow, PIPE-FLO)
• Experienced in drafting software (i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to travel 25% - While most travel would be domestic, this position could have the opportunity for international travel in which case a valid passport would be necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• Experience in small or large molecule pharmaceutical design
• Experience in biologics design
• Experience in scale up from lab or pilot scale to manufacturing or commercial production
• Experience designing for CMO or CDMO Clients

All Pond & Company positions require participation in at least one in-person interview as part of our hiring process, and most roles also require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location; candidates should expect to meet directly with our team and should be cautious of any communication suggesting otherwise.
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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