Process Engineer

Location : Singapore Duration : 3–4 Months Work Schedule : 12-hour rotating shifts | Day and Night Shift coverage | Weekend work required | Full-time onsite presence POSITION OVERVIEW The Process Commissioning Engineer will support commissioning and operational readiness activities for pharmaceutical process systems, with primary responsibility for Clean-In-Place (CIP) operations and commissioning support. The engineer will be seconded to the client site and will represent PQE during commissioning activities. The role requires extensive field presence, coordination with commissioning teams, and active participation in troubleshooting, testing, and start-up activities to ensure successful system turnover to operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commissioning & Start-up Support · Execute commissioning activities for CIP and associated process systems. · Support system start-up, operational testing, and performance verification. · Participate in commissioning walkdowns and system inspections. · Verify installation readiness prior to commissioning activities. · Assist in system energization and startup activities. · Support turnover activities from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations. CIP Operations Support · Execute and monitor Clean-In-Place cycles during commissioning. · Verify CIP recipe execution and process performance. · Support troubleshooting of CIP skids, process piping, valves, instrumentation, and associated utilities. · Identify and resolve process deviations occurring during commissioning runs. · Evaluate CIP cycle effectiveness and system functionality. Field Execution Activities · Perform field verification against P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Equipment Specifications, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Documentation · Conduct line walks and system inspections. · Verify equipment and instrument tagging. · Support punch-list identification and closure. Troubleshooting& Issue Resolution · Investigate process-related commissioning issues. · Work closely with Automation, CQV, Engineering, and Operation steams. · Escalate and track critical commissioning issues. · Support root cause investigations during startup activities. Documentation · Review commissioning protocols and test records. · Document commissioning activities and test results. · Maintain accurate shift logs and commissioning reports. · Support completion of turnover packages. · Assist with preparation of commissioning summaries and system readiness reports. Cross-Functional Coordination · Coordinate with Construction Teams, CQV Engineers, Automation Engineers, Operations Personnel, Quality Assurance Teams · Ensure commissioning activities are executed safely and according to project schedules. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s Degree in: · Chemical Engineering · Process Engineering · Biotechnology · Mechanical Engineering · Pharmaceutical Engineering · Or related discipline Experience · Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience. · Minimum 3 years of commissioning/start-up experience. · Demonstrated experience commissioning CIP systems. · Experience supporting large GMP facility projects. · Experience working directly at project sites during commissioning phases. MANDATORY TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Candidates must have hands-on experience in: CIP Systems · CIP skid operations · CIP commissioning · Process equipment cleaning cycles · CIP recipe verification · CIP troubleshooting · Process utility integration Process Equipment · Tanks and vessels · Process piping systems · Pumps · Heat exchangers · Filtration systems · Mixing systems Pharmaceutical Utilities · Purified Water (PW) · Water for Injection (WFI) · Clean Steam · Process gases · Compressed air systems Engineering Documentation · P&IDs · Process flow diagrams · Equipment datasheets · Functional specifications · Commissioning test procedures PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Candidates with experience in the following will be highly advantageous: · Biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities · Sterile manufacturing facilities · Large capital projects · Greenfield pharmaceutical facilities · CQV projects · ISPE commissioning methodology · DeltaV systems · SCADA systems · MES-integrated facilities GMP & COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of: · GMP requirements · GDP documentation practices · Change Control · Deviation Management · Risk Management · Commissioning and Qualification lifecycle · Safety requi…