Process Engineer

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, where you will serve as the crucial engineering link between equipment vendors and internal site teams. This role involves supporting factory acceptance testing, assisting with vendor coordination during on-site equipment installation, and acting as an owner's representative during startup activities. You will also develop and execute commissioning protocols and generate reports to support validation and handoff to commissioning and qualification teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering liaison between equipment vendors and internal site teams.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Assist with vendor coordination, execution, and troubleshooting during on-site equipment installation and commissioning.
• Act as an owner’s representative with an engineering mindset during startup activities.
• Develop and execute commissioning protocols and oversee execution of autoclave cycles and development of process parameters and engineering studies.
• Generate summary reports to support validation and handoff to C&Q teams.
• Collaborate with vendors on cycle development, including decontamination/DHP processes.
• Identify and resolve equipment and process issues in real time with vendors.
• Update and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support tech transfer activities on the filling lines, including evaluation and procurement of change parts.
• Assist in determining critical process steps and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Close out punch list items and support protocol execution during commissioning.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process engineering.
• Direct experience supporting commissioning, startup, or equipment implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience writing and executing technical documentation (protocols, reports, etc.).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in automation, SCADA, and AutoCAD.

• Experience with aseptic/sterile filling or cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of automation systems and how equipment interfaces with SCADA.
• AutoCAD experience (ability to update and interpret drawings).

This role is fully on-site from Monday to Friday with normal hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexible hours may be required, potentially including some nights and weekends. The position offers exposure to large-scale, regulated environments and best practices, providing an opportunity to work with a global leader in pharma services, CDMO, and life sciences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ridgefield, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ridgefield,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $43 - $53