Process/Equipment Engineer â Granulation & Drying Equipment
Process/Equipment Engineer â Granulation & Drying Equipment
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Job Description
Job Title: Process/Equipment Engineer Granulation & Drying Equipment
Position Summary
Were 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 activitiesfrom design and installation through qualification change control and operator trainingensuring safe compliant and efficient production.
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 Schoolsstructured training programsfor 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.
Qualifications
1. Bachelors 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.
**Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*
Employment Type
Full Time
