Process Engineer, III

Durham - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 130000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Band

Level 2

Job Description Summary

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Location: This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly supports life-changing pharmaceutical innovation. As a Process Engineer I/II youll be at the heart of maintaining and optimizing critical manufacturing equipment and systems. From bioreactors to filtration units and facility utilities your work ensures seamless operations and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Join a team that values precision collaboration and continuous improvementwhere your contributions help deliver safe effective treatments to patients worldwide.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure equipment is designed qualified and maintained throughout its lifecycle
Execute preventive maintenance activities as equipment owner
Coordinate calibration qualification and maintenance with external vendors
Support process lab facility and utility equipment across the site
Investigate equipment/process deviations and implement corrective actions
Represent equipment expertise during FDA and internal audits
Monitor equipment performance aligned with site reliability strategies
Apply engineering principles to deliver robust compliant solutions

Essential Requirements:

The level of the position will be determined based on education relevant experience skills and independence.

Level I Process Engineer

Bachelors degree in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience (4 years) in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations.

Level II Process Engineer

Bachelors degree in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with 2 years work experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations or equivalent work experience (6 years) in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations.

AND

Strong oral and written communication skills including technical writing
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong organizational skills
Familiarity with FDA regulations and GMP systems in regulated environments
Demonstrated problem-solving skills using sound judgment and analytical thinking
Experience supporting bioreactors filtration systems or chromatography equipment in GMP environments

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between: Level I $60600 and $112600; Level II $70000 and $130000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity -based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$70000.00 - $130000.00

Skills Desired

Architectural Engineering Business Networking Cooperation Efficiency Employee Welfare General Hse Knowledge Heat Transfer HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Including Gdp Job Description Knowledge Of Gmp Manufacturing Production Mathematical Optimization Microsoft Word Outside Sales Physics Qualification Software Troubleshooting Team Work Test Equipment Total Productive Maintenance

BandLevel 2Job Description Summary#LI-OnsiteLocation: This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly supports life-changing pharmaceutical innovation. As a Process Engineer I/...