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.

The position will be filled in Vienna (Austria), Springe (Germany), Stockholm (Sweden) or Lingolsheim (France).

Join us in shaping our vision of providing new health solutions advancing human life.

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)

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• 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%

You will thrive in this role if you are a proactive engineer who enjoys working in dynamic project environments, shaping new structures, and solving complex technical challenges within greenfield developments.

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.

Thrive with us

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

Additional information (Austria only):

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.355,55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

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

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