Process Engineer - Pharma/Biotech

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant process engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated life sciences industries.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical process design, with experience in clean utilities, CIP/SIP, and sanitary process systems and exposure to one or more of USP/DSP, formulation, fill-finish, or other pharmaceutical process equipment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, equipment lists, utility load summaries, and process calculations.
• Practical experience with mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pressure drop calculations, and utility capacity assessments.
• Experience with clean utility systems, such as WFI, purified water, pure steam, clean compressed air, and other clean gases.
• Experience with sanitary process-system components including piping, valves, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, and hygienic equipment.
• Ability to review and interpret vendor drawings, datasheets, equipment packages, P&IDs, utility requirements, and technical submittals.
• Familiarity with GMP design principles, ASME BPE, ISPE guidelines, and applicable pharmaceutical engineering standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and commonly used engineering software and tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience supporting equipment/system procurement, including technical specifications, RFQs, bid reviews, vendor clarifications, and shop drawing reviews.
• Ability to independently execute defined engineering work packages and quickly become familiar with ongoing projects, existing documentation, assumptions, and design decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and work on several concurrent projects or assignments.
• Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required.
• Additional Experience Considered an Asset:
• Previous experience in an engineering consulting or EPCM environment.
• Experience supporting sterile manufacturing, formulation, fill-finish, or other pharmaceutical manufacturing areas.
• Experience reviewing and integrating OEM/vendor equipment packages into pharmaceutical facilities.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, start-up, or qualification activities for process equipment or clean utility systems.
• Experience participating in design reviews, FMEA, HAZOP, or other technical risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of controls and automation interfaces, including instrumentation, sequences, alarms, and equipment interlocks.
• Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO, or other 3D coordination/process calculation software is an asset.
• Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario is an asset.
• Benefits – What We Have to Offer:
• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc...) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement
• Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
• The LAPORTE team