Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.
To strengthen our global engineering team, we are looking for a Group Process Engineer who will take part in major international investment projects and help shape the future of our pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of process units and systems, including layout design, equipment specification and engineering documentation. You will be involved in large-scale CAPEX projects, including greenfield plant developments, contributing to the design and implementation of engineering solutions in line with Octapharma's group strategy.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
Your department - where you make an impact
It's in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.
Larissa Amling
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien
T: +43 664 789 53 728
You can also reach us Monday to Friday via WhatsApp: +43 (0) 664 88578113
Want to find out more about us?
Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.
About Octapharma
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.
To strengthen our global engineering team, we are looking for a Group Process Engineer who will take part in major international investment projects and help shape the future of our pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of process units and systems, including layout design, equipment specification and engineering documentation. You will be involved in large-scale CAPEX projects, including greenfield plant developments, contributing to the design and implementation of engineering solutions in line with Octapharma's group strategy.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- Design and development of process units and process systems, including basic layout design
- Calculation, design, and specification of all required process equipment
- Development of the automation level as well as design and calculation of control and automation systems
- Coordination with other design engineers (e.g. automation, electrical)
- Preparation of calculations, cost estimations, requests for quotation, and comparison of technical and commercial solutions
- Assistance in the preparation of project descriptions and documentation for commissioning and qualification (QPL, DQ, IQ, OQ)
- Completed technical education (FH/University degree in process or chemical engineering, or a comparable technical qualification)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in process design and engineering, ideally in a regulated environment (pharma/biotech preferred)
- Strong understanding of mathematics, science, physics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) applications for process engineering
- Experience in interdisciplinary engineering projects and managing technical interfaces
- Structured and analytical working style, with the ability to perform under pressure
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
Your department - where you make an impact
- The Group Technical Organization consists of Group Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance. We are represented at all production sites in Europe.
- You will work in a multinational organization supporting all production sites from a technical perspective.
- The Engineering department mainly works on project development in the early phases of strategic projects.
- Company restaurant & meal subsidy
- Training & further education
- Health promotion
- Parking spaces and good public transport connections
- Company and team events
It's in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.
Larissa Amling
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien
T: +43 664 789 53 728
You can also reach us Monday to Friday via WhatsApp: +43 (0) 664 88578113
Want to find out more about us?
Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.
About Octapharma
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.