About this opportunity
Technical Source lists this Downstream Process Engineer opportunity in raleigh, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technical Source is seeking multiple Downstream Process Equipment Engineers to support startup activities for a large-scale biologics manufacturing expansion project. These roles will support installation verification, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for downstream process equipment within a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This person will sit onsite 5 days a week in the Raleigh, NC area.
Responsibilities
Serve as system owner for assigned downstream process equipment systems
Perform field-based P&ID walkdowns and redline discrepancies for resolution
Verify installed equipment and piping against approved engineering and design documentation
Support commissioning, startup, and early operations activities for downstream systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with vendors, construction teams, CQV, operations, and QA teams to resolve installation and startup issues
Review equipment layouts and installations using Navisworks or similar 3D modeling software
Participate in investigations, deviations, CAPA activities, and risk assessments related to assigned systems
Assist with campaign changeover strategies and LOTO identification activities
Support troubleshooting and field execution activities during critical startup phases
Ensure systems are installed and operating in compliance with GMP standards and project requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
3–8 years of engineering experience within GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience supporting downstream process equipment in biologics or monoclonal antibody manufacturing facilities
Strong experience performing P&ID walkdowns, installation verification, and startup support activities
Experience interacting directly with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional project teams
Familiarity with GMP investigations, deviations, CAPA processes, and risk assessments
Experience utilizing Navisworks or comparable 3D model review software
Understanding of campaign changeover activities and basic LOTO concepts
Strong troubleshooting and field execution capabilities within fast-paced startup environments
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting one or more of the following downstream systems:
Buffer and product hold vessels
Chromatography skids
UF/DF (Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration) systems
Knowledge of CIP/SIP systems and stainless-steel process equipment
Familiarity with common downstream equipment vendors such as Cytiva/GE or Sartorius
Understanding of UF/DF operational concepts including TMP, flux, and diafiltration
Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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