Senior Process Design Engineer – Pharma & Life Sciences

Market Life Science

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech facilities? Do you thrive in turning complex concepts into fully operational, qualified plants? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a skilled Senior Process Design Engineer – Pharma & Life Sciencesto support the design, planning, and delivery of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including Biotech, OSD, Secondary Manufacturing, and Cell & Gene Therapy plants. You will be involved in projects from early concept development through to commissioning and qualification.

Key duties of the role include:

•Lead and support the design, planning, and coordination of pharmaceutical process facilities

•Develop key process documentation, including: User Requirement Specifications (URS), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs, and mass and energy balances

•Lead teams of process engineers

•Prepare tender documentation and support bid evaluations

•Coordinate with vendors post-award to ensure successful project execution

•Provide support during construction, commissioning, and qualification phases

•Contribute to investments' cost estimates and project budgeting

Here's what you'll need

•Degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

•Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical plant design and engineering

•Knowledge of pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical production technologies

•Structured and solution-oriented working style

•Willingness to travel for business as required

•Business fluent in German and/or French (B2), ability to work in English

As part of our ongoing growth, we are continuously getting to know talented professionals who may be a great fit for upcoming projects. While project timelines may vary, we welcome early applications and will reach out as soon as suitable opportunities arise.

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