Process Engineer – Clean Utilities & CIP
Location: Wilson, NC (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
$65-80/hr
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Process Engineer to support the startup, commissioning, qualification, optimization, and ongoing operation of clean utility and CIP systems at a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Wilson, NC. This individual will play a key role in ensuring critical utility systems meet GMP requirements while supporting manufacturing readiness and long-term operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will have experience with pharmaceutical or biotechnology facilities and possess strong technical knowledge of clean utilities, water systems, clean steam, and Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes. Experience supporting large capital projects, facility startup activities, or new facility commissioning is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for clean utility systems including Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam, Process Gases, and related distribution systems.
- Support design review, startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities for utility and CIP systems.
- Collaborate with project teams, equipment vendors, automation teams, validation groups, and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure successful system implementation.
- Analyze process and utility system performance and identify opportunities for optimization, reliability improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Support development and review of engineering documentation including URS, P&IDs, SOPs, commissioning protocols, qualification documents, and change controls.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for utility and CIP-related issues.
- Ensure systems remain compliant with GMP regulations, internal quality standards, and applicable industry requirements.
- Participate in capital project execution and support integration of new equipment and systems into manufacturing operations.
- Assist with risk assessments, investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, validation, and facilities teams to support production goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems.
- Experience with one or more clean utility systems including:
- Purified Water (PW)
- Water for Injection (WFI)
- Clean Steam
- Process Gases
- Utility Distribution Systems
- Strong understanding of GMP-regulated environments.
- Experience with technical investigations, change controls, and engineering documentation.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield facility startup projects.
- Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
- Knowledge of ASME BPE standards and pharmaceutical utility design principles.
- Experience supporting biologics, sterile manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production facilities.
- Familiarity with DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, or other automated process control systems.
- Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you open to long term contract roles?
- How many years of experience do you have with clean utilities?
- Are you located in Wilson, NC or in commutable distance?
- Are you open to the pay rate listed?
Work Location: In person
