Process Engineer

Collaborate with C&Q service providers, Operations, Technical Services, and Automation teams to ensure successful equipment commissioning and handover. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Job Title: Process Engineer Greenfield Site Start-Up

Company: Novozen Health Care

Location: Lebanon, IN (Indianapolis, IN area)

Employment Type: Contract 12 Months + Extensions

Job Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for a new pharmaceutical API manufacturing facility focused on peptide production.

• Review and approve C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and equipment turnover documentation.

• Support system startup, shakedown, installation verification, and operational verification activities.

• Participate in mechanical completion walkdowns, safety reviews, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) planning, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).

• Assist with equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical discrepancies during field execution.

• Collaborate with C&Q service providers, Operations, Technical Services, and Automation teams to ensure successful equipment commissioning and handover.

• Provide hands-on manufacturing plant support and work flexible shifts as required during startup activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, commissioning and qualification (C&Q), or a related engineering environment.

• Strong understanding of process equipment and system operations, including troubleshooting during commissioning and startup.

• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, qualification, or C&Q protocol development and execution is preferred.

• Experience in chemical manufacturing environments involving Process Safety Management (PSM), hazardous materials, and equipment safety reviews is preferred.

• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing plant environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Flexibility to support shift work as required during startup.

Pay Scale:
Anticipated hourly pay range $50/hr to $55/hr. Benefits:
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits:
A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.