Process Engineer - Equipment (12 months)
Location: Wuppertal, Germany
Start: ASAP
Hybrid (max. 2 days/week home office)
Full-time
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical/biotech organisation based in Wuppertal on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in process equipment rather than production operations, supporting ongoing projects across engineering, validation, and process optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support process engineering activities with a strong focus on equipment (design, qualification, optimisation, and lifecycle management)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Validation, and QA to ensure compliance with GMP standards
- Lead or contribute to equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Analyse and troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, and technical reports
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project timelines are met
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Process Engineer, ideally within pharma, biotech, or regulated environments
- Strong background in process equipment (e.g., reactors, filtration systems, filling/packaging equipment, or similar)
- Experience with GMP regulations and validation processes
- Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Fluent German (mandatory) and good English communication skills
Working Conditions
- Hybrid setup: On-site presence required, with up to 2 days per week remote work
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Contract length: 12 months (potential for extension depending on project needs)
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