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Project Engineer

Fusion Life Sciences

Job Location:

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Project Engineer (APIs - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients)

Location: North Chicago IL 60064

Contract Period: 24 Months

Shift Timings: Mon - Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST

Location: North Chicago - 100% Onsite - Local Candidates Only

Contract: 1-2 years - Based on performance and business needs

What are the top 3-5 skills experience or education required for this position:

BS Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
Preferably 8 years of project/process engineering experience
Familiarity with process equipment typically found in pharmaceutical/specialty chemical manufacturing industry including but not limited to tanks/reactors pumps process piping process instrumentation etc.

Experience with design of process equipment and systems including:

P&ID Development
Process Equipment Specification development
Capital project management experience demonstrated ability to manage control cost schedule and quality to meet business objectives for small to mid-size capital projects

Title: Senior Project Engineer

The primary function of this role is to lead the planning and execution of small to medium size capital projects supporting the API Pilot Plant and laboratories within the Synthetic Molecule CMC Research and Development organization of Client.
The API Pilot Plant supports Clients pharmaceutical pipeline through process development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for pre-clinical toxicology studies clinical trials formulation development and registration runs.

Key Responsibilities

Identifies plans and conducts small- to medium-size capital projects (up to $5M) related to the installation of new process/laboratory equipment and/or renovation of existing facilities. Manages multiple often concurrent projects and meets deadlines.
Works cross-functionally to establish scope priorities and schedules on multiple projects. Independently performs economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives. Responsible for achieving the projects financial targets in support of business objectives.
Leads project teams in using established project management tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives.
Independently executes and/or directs others in the execution of the design of processes equipment systems and facilities by applying novel engineering theories concepts and techniques across multiple engineering disciplines. Ensures the project design complies with all engineering standards project objectives and customer needs. Conceptualizes complete solutions.
Maintains project controls and reporting for cost scope and schedule; develops execution strategy including procurement; balances multiple demands within an assignment. Understands the business needs of the company when developing a project scope. Incorporates business foresight of emerging technological trends.
Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
Fosters an environment of innovation and exchange of ideas. Integrates experiences and approaches from multiple projects / disciplines to develop the best solution in the total business context.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with a desired 10 years of significant engineering experience.
Strong technical background and working knowledge in pharmaceutical/chemical process system design including P&ID development process equipment specification sizing and selection instrumentation and control systems.
Experience in the planning and execution of capital projects including scope development cost estimating preparation of requests for capital expenditure scheduling cost control and construction supervision.
Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
Familiarity with commissioning and qualification activities including development of user requirement specifications and protocol development/execution.
Working knowledge of government regulations including building and fire codes FDA cGMPs local and federal environmental regulations and OSHA regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. Works well with other engineers in a collaborative fast-paced goal-driven environment.
Technical background in pharmaceutical biologics or similar industries (preferred).