Process Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Process Engineer to support a rapidly growing organization within the life sciences manufacturing sector for a 12-month onsite contract engagement based out of Durham, NC. The Process Engineer will contribute to a multi‑phase laboratory upgrade involving new utilities, updated process systems, and turnover activities.

Responsibilities of the Process Engineer include:

• Perform reviews of process drawings, including P&IDs, and update redlines to reflect current configurations
• Support installation and integration of new lab systems such as autoclave equipment, cold‑storage units, and utility tie‑ins
• Lead field walkdowns during construction milestones to verify system readiness and identify discrepancies
• Investigate undocumented historical modifications and align process documentation with actual system conditions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain consistent process standards across all expansion phases
  
  

Qualifications for the Process Engineer include:

• Experience supporting laboratory or GMP‑adjacent utility and process systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and perform accurate field verification
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities with attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and close process gaps proactively
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
  
  

Compensation for the Process Engineer:

Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 3/12/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: process engineering, lab expansion, utilities, P&ID review, commissioning, redlines, process systems, field walkdowns, documentation, GMP‑adjacent, engineering support, autoclave, cold room, technical drawings, life sciences.