The Role
Process Engineer responsible for process ownership, design, installation, commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting, and handover of F&B manufacturing systems. The role covers dry and wet processing, liquid handling, aseptic technologies, automation interfaces, CAPEX execution, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Candidates need 5+ years of regulated process manufacturing experience, engineering qualifications, project and commissioning expertise, and valid EU work authorization with Irish residency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position: Process Engineer. Location: Cork, Ireland.
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, Food & Beverage (F&B) and Utilities industries, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer for a F&B project. This is a site-based role.
The Process Engineer will be responsible for implementing the process scope of the project and will work closely with the internal project team, EPCM partners, vendors and OEMs to deliver energy efficiency and regulatory compliance within the process scope.
Responsibilities of the Role
Process Ownership
Project Execution/Commissioning
CAPEX Support & Governance
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Procurement & Supplier Management
Standards, Compliance & Safety
Operational Readiness & Handover
Reporting & Decision Support
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid EU Work Permit and Irish Residency
Please no agencies
Education
Experienced & Skills Required
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, Food & Beverage (F&B) and Utilities industries, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer for a F&B project. This is a site-based role.
The Process Engineer will be responsible for implementing the process scope of the project and will work closely with the internal project team, EPCM partners, vendors and OEMs to deliver energy efficiency and regulatory compliance within the process scope.
Responsibilities of the Role
Process Ownership
- Act as the key technical and process expert for Process Engineering across the project lifecycle.
- Ensure alignment with Company Engineering Standards, hygienic design principles, and food & operator safety regulations.
Project Execution/Commissioning
- Support the Project Manager in execution & integration of the following process systems:
- Dry Process Warehouse Design Flows & Racking Systems, Raw Material Handling, Pre Batching, Pick & Place, Lifting Aids, Robotics, Conveyor systems, Dust Extraction Systems, Compactors/Bailers, Scanning Systems & MES
- Wet Process Bulk Liquid/Acid’s & Oils Reception/ Storage/ Blending, Oil & Liquid dosing, Dissolving, Emulsification, Homogenization, Sterilization (UHT/DSI), CIP Systems, waters preparation.
- Support the design, installation, commissioning, qualification & ramp up of the process (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Support FAT/SAT, performance testing and final qualification.
- Troubleshoot process performance issues during installation, commissioning, and startup to meet performance targets.
CAPEX Support & Governance
- Support process CAPEX package scope, planning, and reporting.
- Provide technical input and support into cost/forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.
- Support change control and ensure all Process changes are fully assessed and documented.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure process meets safety, quality, operational, environmental and hygienic requirements.
- Collaborate with EPCM partners OEMs, contractors & consultants for sequencing, tie‑ins, layout & installation conflicts, and commissioning plans.
- Support interface between related systems i.e. Utilities, Automation, Electrical, Packing teams on interdependent systems (BMS, SCADA, EMS).
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Support technical aspects of tenders for process equipment systems (URS, RFQ, SoW, technical bid evaluations, clarifications).
- Support Regional Engineering and C&P (CAPEX Procurement) for supplier selection and contract alignment.
- Support OEM/vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.
Standards, Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with:
- Company Engineering Standards.
- GMP/HACCP and hygiene zoning rules.
- Local/European mechanical and ventilation regulations.
- Embed Safety by Design and Quality by Design principles throughout engineering, installation and commissioning activities.
Operational Readiness & Handover
- Ensure full compliance with GMP/HACCP, hygienic design principles and local/EU regulations.
- Ensure documentation, validation, and qualification requirements are completed to a high standard.
- Ensure smooth handover of all process systems to Operations and Maintenance.
- Support development of SOPs, PM plans, training materials, spare parts lists, and CMMS master data.
- Capture lessons learned to support long‑term plant performance and reliability.
Reporting & Decision Support
- Provide structured updates to the Project Manager on process progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.
- Provide technical insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making throughout project phases.
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid EU Work Permit and Irish Residency
Please no agencies
Education
- BSc/BEng in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
Experienced & Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in project engineering or process engineering implementation roles within the F&B, chemical, pharmaceutical or related regulated process manufacturing sectors.
- Extensive experience in liquid processing systems, dry material handling systems, aseptic technologies and plant design.
- Previous experience in process implementation in a greenfield/brownfield site.
- Experience working with EPCM partners, OEMs, cross‑functional teams and external engineering partners.
- Project management experience/qualification and proven experience in CAPEX projects.
- Experience with commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Ability to interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, technical specs).
- Strong troubleshooting skills during installation and startup.
- Familiarity with automation and process control (PLC/SCADA/MES).
- Ability to lead technical discussions with vendors.
- Commitment to strong quality and safety culture.
- Ability to work independently.
Skills Required
- Valid EU Work Permit and Irish Residency
- BSc or BEng in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in project engineering or process engineering implementation within F&B, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related regulated process manufacturing
- Extensive experience with liquid processing systems, dry material handling systems, aseptic technologies, and plant design
- Experience implementing processes at greenfield or brownfield sites
- Experience working with EPCM partners, OEMs, cross-functional teams, and external engineering partners
- Project management experience or qualification and proven CAPEX project experience
- Experience with commissioning and qualification, including FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, and technical specifications
- Strong troubleshooting skills during installation and startup
- Familiarity with automation and process control, including PLC, SCADA, and MES
- Ability to lead technical discussions with vendors
- Commitment to strong quality and safety culture
- Ability to work independently
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The Company
What We Do
PACIV, Inc. (Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations) was founded and registered as a corporation in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 1997. Listening to our clients' desire for local support and standardization among their facilities, we opened our Indiana office (PACIV-USA, LLC) in 2003. Moreover, in 2011 we opened PACIV-Ireland in Cork, Ireland. Our expansion, including international presence with local resources, responds to the needs of our Life Sciences multinational clients regarding replication and consistency of implementation, who demand our life sciences automation and regulatory compliance solutions in a localized market format. Our thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the Life Science sector and our collaborative approach with our clients has enabled us to become a leading Life Sciences automation and regulatory compliance service company. Since our inception, we provide our Life Sciences clients with our services in their multiple manufacturing sites worldwide. The fact that we hold Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) and Preferred Vendor status with the world’s leading Life Science Companies serves a testimony of our quality of service and leadership standing within the Life Science industry. We attract and develop the best talent which allows us to provide our demanding clients with the right knowledge and expertise ensuring we provide significant value within our automation solutions and services.
