Engineering

Engineering in the pharma industry covers a wide range of skills and opportunities. Learn all about working in Engineering.

Engineering – what does this mean in pharma?

Engineering is a general term that covers many specialisms, and in pharma the most likely opportunities you will find are for mechanical, chemical, biomedical and bioprocess/process engineers. A mechanical engineer may be designing or maintaining machinery, systems or devices making sure they are working properly and safely. A biomedical or bioprocess engineer may work more on the design side of systems and devices. A chemical engineer will be concerned with processes in manufacturing of products such as mixes and compounds.

What does an engineer do?

Looking at the most likely opportunities in pharma you will be working in a role in an area that matches your qualifications and expertise. Depending on the type and size of organisation, as a mechanical engineer you could be inspecting and maintaining machinery and equipment, including monitoring the status and performance of key control systems and instruments. Chemical engineering, often linked to processing within pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, may also be a biochemical role. You may be working closely with medical practitioners such as doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and researchers in designing systems and processes depending on their needs.

Popular job titles within Engineering

• CSV Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Validation Engineer

A career in engineering – what are typical career paths?

You can complete a general engineering degree before you decide to specialise, although a degree in chemical, biochemical or process engineering will give you a head start if you have already chosen your area of expertise. Many companies will give preference to candidates with some practical experience, too. Following your entry-level position, you can progress to more senior roles depending on the type of company, and your experience and area-specific further training and education (such as with ISPE). Take a look at what we are offering to get an idea of what is required for specific roles.

 

Do you need help in finding the right engineering job for you?

Use the search options and keywords for the engineering vacancy you are looking for. You don’t see the right vacancy now to further your engineering career in the field you specialise in? Register with us using the button below, and create a Job Alert. And talk to us! Almost all the consultants at Talentmark have worked in the Life Sciences sector. We are always looking for candidates to fill various engineering jobs and we may be able to tell you about other vacancies that are not advertised due to confidentiality.