Job Title: Process/Equipment Engineer – Granulation & Drying Equipment

Position Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Process/Equipment Engineer with a strong equipment focus to lead troubleshooting, safety assessments, and optimization of our wet granulationand spray-drying operations. You will own equipment-related activities—from design and installation through qualification, change control, and operator training—ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production.
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Key Responsibilities
•    Equipment Commissioning & Qualification
o    Support design reviews, installation oversight, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution for granulators, fluid-bed dryers, and ancillary systems.
o    Review, approve, and close out C&Q documentation; manage change-control step closures.
•    Process Troubleshooting & Optimization
o    Diagnose and resolve equipment issues in wet granulation and spray-drying processes.
o    Lead root-cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions.
•    Safety & Ergonomics Assessments
o    Perform and document machine-guarding reviews, dust-explosion risk analyses, and ergonomic evaluations.
o    Develop and approve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and clean-in-place work instructions.
•    Equipment Modifications & Assistive Devices
o    Identify special equipment needs (carts, fixtures, custom modifications) and drive procurement or design changes.
o    Collaborate with Reliability Engineering on spare-parts evaluation and maintenance-strategy development.
•    Documentation & Training
o    Author, review, and approve SOPs, Cleaning WIs, and energy-control instructions.
o    Develop and deliver “Process Schools”—structured training programs—for operators and technical teams.
•    Technical Reviews & Compliance
o    Review and approve P&IDs, process drawings, and utility schematics.
o    Ensure all activities meet cGMP and internal safety standards.
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Qualifications
1.    Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2.    ≥5 years’ hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with focus on:
o    High-shear wet granulation (Glatt)
o    Spray-drying and associated drying technologies
3.    Proven ability to support equipment design, installation, and qualification.
4.    Experience reviewing and approving C&Q documentation.
5.    Competence in P&ID and process-drawing review.
6.    Strong troubleshooting skills for granulation/drying equipment.
7.    Track record developing and approving SOPs, WIs, and LOTO instructions.
8.    Demonstrated experience performing machine-guarding, dust-explosion, and ergonomic assessments.
9.    Collaboration experience with Reliability Engineering on spare parts and maintenance strategies.
10.    Experience managing equipment modifications and assistive-device procurement.
11.    Skilled in change-control documentation and step-closure.
12.    Ability to develop and deliver hands-on training (“Process Schools”) for technical teams.

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