Process Equipment Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: On-premise in Groton, Connecticut, United States. Occasional travel to equipment vendors and other hirify.global sites, including international travel, is required at less than 10%.

Annual base salary: $99,200–$165,400, plus eligibility for a 12.5% bonus target and share-based long-term incentive program.

Company

hirify.global develops medicines and vaccines, with this role supporting Chemical Research and Development and clinical active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, modify, commission, qualify, and manage the lifecycle of process equipment, utilities, controls, procedures, and facility systems.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for Kilo Lab equipment and support clinical API manufacturing.
• Identify and execute improvement projects focused on safety, compliance, reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and future manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, EHS, automation and controls teams, Global Operations, vendors, and project teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver manufacturing solutions.
• Lead or support process safety activities, including PHAs, HAZOPs, risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and engineering and procedural controls.
• Manage vendor and project interfaces for procurement, installation, integration, startup, technical support, GMP readiness, and operational problem solving.

Requirements

• BS/BA in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience in pharma or biopharma, or an MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, respond proactively to business needs, and handle challenges associated with older facilities and new-facility startups.
• Knowledge of building processes, construction principles, safety regulations, and chemical engineering principles, including reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transport, and equipment design.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and process safety.
• Project management experience, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot for problem solving and productivity, with curiosity about responsible AI practices, risk management, and ethical use.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and mathematical calculations, lift 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States by any employer.

Nice to have

• Strong leadership abilities and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges and change.
• Additional experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-premise work in the Groton Kilo Lab, a clinical API manufacturing facility supporting early clinical supplies.
• Work on FAST continuous-processing platforms and high-potency capabilities for ADC drug linkers.
• Benefits include a 401(k) with hirify.global contributions, retirement savings contributions, paid vacation and holidays, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation support may be available based on business needs and eligibility.
• U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.