Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Company: Novozen Health Care

Location: Lebanon, Indiana

Employment Type: Contract 12 Months+ with Possible Extensions

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

• Serve as a site technical representative, supporting the C&Q team from initial documentation and planning through field execution and final equipment handover to site Operations.

• Collaborate with C&Q service providers, Operations, Technical Services (TSMS), and Automation teams to ensure process equipment and systems are safely commissioned and qualified.

• Review and approve C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and turnover documentation related to system startup, shakedown, installation verification, and operational verification.

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

• Provide hands-on field support for equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical discrepancies during commissioning and startup.

• Apply process engineering fundamentals to support equipment testing, process safety, and successful equipment handover to site Operations.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical issues and ensure startup activities are completed safely and efficiently.

• Support shift work as required during commissioning and startup activities.

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

• Minimum of 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 technical issues during commissioning and startup.

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

• Experience in chemical manufacturing environments, particularly 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 needed during startup activities.

Anticipated hourly pay range: $52 $55 per hour on W-2.

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 is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.