What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downstream Process Engineer position at Technical Source?
Technical Source is seeking multiple Downstream Process Equipment Engineers to support startup activities for a large-scale biologics manufacturing expansion project. These roles will support installation verification, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for downstream process equipment within a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This person will sit onsite 5 days a week in the Raleigh, NC area.
Responsibilities
- Serve as system owner for assigned downstream process equipment systems
- Perform field-based P&ID walkdowns and redline discrepancies for resolution
- Verify installed equipment and piping against approved engineering and design documentation
- Support commissioning, startup, and early operations activities for downstream systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with vendors, construction teams, CQV, operations, and QA teams to resolve installation and startup issues
- Review equipment layouts and installations using Navisworks or similar 3D modeling software
- Participate in investigations, deviations, CAPA activities, and risk assessments related to assigned systems
- Assist with campaign changeover strategies and LOTO identification activities
- Support troubleshooting and field execution activities during critical startup phases
- Ensure systems are installed and operating in compliance with GMP standards and project requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 3–8 years of engineering experience within GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience supporting downstream process equipment in biologics or monoclonal antibody manufacturing facilities
- Strong experience performing P&ID walkdowns, installation verification, and startup support activities
- Experience interacting directly with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional project teams
- Familiarity with GMP investigations, deviations, CAPA processes, and risk assessments
- Experience utilizing Navisworks or comparable 3D model review software
- Understanding of campaign changeover activities and basic LOTO concepts
- Strong troubleshooting and field execution capabilities within fast-paced startup environments
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting one or more of the following downstream systems:
- Buffer and product hold vessels
- Chromatography skids
- UF/DF (Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration) systems
- Knowledge of CIP/SIP systems and stainless-steel process equipment
- Familiarity with common downstream equipment vendors such as Cytiva/GE or Sartorius
- Understanding of UF/DF operational concepts including TMP, flux, and diafiltration