Process Engineering Opportunities

Process Engineering Opportunities (Current and Future vacancies Talent pool)

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Sciences

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11110

**CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted**

Almac Sciences

Almac Sciences provides an integrated services from development to commercial scale of advances intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). We provide a range of services for small molecules (including highly potent) and peptides. We have a proven track record of saving time and costs through integration of our services and application of innovative biocatalysis and technology solutions.

As part of our ongoing global growth strategy and in response to increased client demand for our wide range of services we are making considerable investment at our UK headquarter site in Craigavon to expand our existing API and Peptide facility.

The expansion project involves substantial investment in our manufacturing facility and supporting operations, new reactors, isolation equipment, utilities, and abatement systems.

Almac’s strength in API development and manufacture is proven by being the partner of choice for many pharma and biotech companies seeking integrated drug development solutions from molecule to market.

Our technical expertise and extensive facilities enable us to offer integrated API contract manufacturing solutions through all stages of the drug development lifecycle. We are fully supported by our dedicated Process Engineering Team

What we are looking for

We are looking for exceptional people to join our Process Engineering team based in our Craigavon Campus. We are currently forming a talent pool for current and future vacancies for Process engineering positions art various levels which include:

Senior Process Engineer

· The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the delivery of Sciences engineering projects including, validation completion and documentation, commissioning and operation of plant and associated systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standards (cGMP and FDA). They provide conceptual process design deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams and Material and Energy Balances

Applicants for these positions will need a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, previous experience within an engineering function, experience commissioning or validating new process equipment and experience working with health and safety systems.

Please refer to attached job descriptions for a full list of essential and desirable criteria

Ideal candidates would have API manufacturing, Emerson Delta V platform, and chemical handling experience.

Lead Process Engineer

As a Lead Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in the delivery of Sciences engineering projects, including process design, validation completion and documentation, commissioning and operation of plant and associated systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standards (cGMP and FDA). You will be responsible for managing and overseeing complex engineering projects. You’ll serve as the primary technical point of contact both internally and externally. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of critical projects within our organization

To be considered for this role you should hold a degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering and have hands-on experience with AutoCAD. Familiarity with health and safety systems, process engineering design, and quality systems is required, along with practical experience working with DCS systems.

Principal Process Engineer

As a Principle Process Engineer you will Lead the delivery of Sciences Engineering Projects, including process design, validation completion and documentation, commissioning and operation of plant and associated systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standards (cGMP and FDA). You will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering projects and participate in large Capital Expenditure projects. You will also serve as the primary technical point of contact both internally and externally, bringing engineering expertise contributing to the successful execution of critical projects within our organization.

To be considered for this position you will need Degree Level Qualification (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering and considerable experience using AutoCAD, and working with health & safety systems,. You will also need knowledge/experience of quality systems, experience in process engineering design, experience of DCS systems and previous experience within pharmaceuticals in an engineering function.

For information on essential and desirable criteria for each role , please see job description attached to the online job posting. You must fully demonstrate how you meet the criteria on your CV.

It is an exciting time in our history - we are growing rapidly, new technologies emerging, but it is highly satisfying knowing we are making a real difference to the Advancement of Human Health every day.

Why not consider making the move yourself?

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of all CVS: Sunday 14 Dec 2025 at 1700 hours.

Be part of something big. Be part of something special. Be part of Almac.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.