Process Engineer (LSNA-PA/IN/NC/OH)
Jacobs, Cary, NC, United States
Overview
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We’re looking for a Process Engineer in Life Sciences North America Cary NC, Cincinnati OH, Conshohocken PA, Indianapolis IN, who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You’ll have the chance to work on projects including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, Monoclonal Antibody (MaB), Gene Therapy and other biopharma facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. We’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Responsibilities
Develop process design basis and options for biopharma facilities (including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, MaB, Gene Therapy).
Manage schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks, aligning with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to calculate and organize data for process flow sheets.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
At least 5+ years of experience working on Manufacturing Projects
Working knowledge of current GMP regulations and best practices
PFD and P&ID Development
Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment
Calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g., water for injection, clean steam, process gases)
Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other Jacobs’s disciplines, such as instrument data for I&C or electrical loadings, HVAC etc.
Working knowledge of PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Products (Arrow and Fathom), and Plant design software such as ASPEN
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience working within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Projects/Sectors
Strong client facing and communication skills both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $155,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on April 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Work Style
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Application Support
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We’re looking for a Process Engineer in Life Sciences North America Cary NC, Cincinnati OH, Conshohocken PA, Indianapolis IN, who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You’ll have the chance to work on projects including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, Monoclonal Antibody (MaB), Gene Therapy and other biopharma facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. We’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Responsibilities
Develop process design basis and options for biopharma facilities (including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, MaB, Gene Therapy).
Manage schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks, aligning with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to calculate and organize data for process flow sheets.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
At least 5+ years of experience working on Manufacturing Projects
Working knowledge of current GMP regulations and best practices
PFD and P&ID Development
Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment
Calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g., water for injection, clean steam, process gases)
Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other Jacobs’s disciplines, such as instrument data for I&C or electrical loadings, HVAC etc.
Working knowledge of PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Products (Arrow and Fathom), and Plant design software such as ASPEN
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience working within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Projects/Sectors
Strong client facing and communication skills both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $155,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on April 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Work Style
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Application Support
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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