C&Q (Process Development) Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 10, 2026. Cpl scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity
A growing life sciences engineering organisation is seeking a C&Q (Process Development) Engineer to support pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
This is a specialist role focused on process development, thermal mapping, equipment qualification and validation activities within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and technical teams to optimise and qualify critical process systems including sterilisation and washing equipment.
The position offers significant exposure to advanced pharmaceutical technologies, customer-facing project work and excellent long-term career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thermal mapping and process development activities
- Support commissioning, qualification and validation projects
- Execute cycle development and performance qualification studies
- Support autoclave, washer and process equipment qualification activities
- Analyse validation data and produce technical reports
- Troubleshoot process performance issues and implement improvements
- Execute validation protocols and prepare qualification documentation
- Perform thermocouple calibration and verification activities
- Support equipment qualification lifecycle activities
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal technical specialists
- Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations
- Ensure work is completed in line with GMP requirements and quality standards
- Support wider commissioning and qualification activities where required
Essential Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Validation, Science or a related technical discipline
- Experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environments
- Understanding of equipment qualification and validation activities
- Strong technical writing and report writing skills
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and specifications
- Experience working within GMP environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to travel extensively and spend extended periods on customer sites
Desirable Experience
- Thermal mapping
- Process development
- Autoclave qualification
- Washer qualification
- Sterilisation validation
- Temperature mapping
- Equipment validation
- Instrument calibration
- CQV activities
- E-Val Pro or similar validation systems
- GDP and GMP documentation practices
- Pharmaceutical process equipment
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Extensive travel opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects
- Ongoing technical and professional development
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work alongside industry specialists
- Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to: [email protected]
Morgan Danaher
Principal Executive
Cpl Recruitment
Please reference C&Q (Process Development) Engineer when applying.
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