Mid Level Process Development Engineer Jobs
Mid level process development engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own process development projects end to end, drive technical decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members across the full development cycle. Openings are concentrated in Distribution & Wholesale, Electronics & Hardware, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 0% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Rexel, Rexel USA, and TE Connectivity actively hiring at this level now.
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Summary
The Senior Process Development Engineer – Packaging Equipment supports commercial GMP Final Drug Product (FDP) operations in New Albany, Ohio. This is a technical leadership role requiring application of advanced engineering principles in equipment, devices, process optimization, and manufacturing support. The position requires on-site support and be able to work flexible schedule based on operation demands.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Act as site expert in automated/semi-automated packaging equipment and device assembly.
- Lead equipment characterization to optimize operating conditions and to establish appropriate process parameters, operating ranges, and controls.
- Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of GMP equipment.
- Own protocols, reports, risk assessments and other technical documentation.
Project Management:
- Support technical transfer of product portfolio into the Ohio site.
- Drive continuous improvement in device assembly and packaging line capacity/performance.
- Communicate across the network to deliver technical milestones.
Operational Excellence:
- Analyze, design, and implement manufacturing/business process improvements.
- Drive productivity, throughput, and efficiency gains.
Quality and Document Management Systems:
- Able to author and manage various documents/protocols/reports.
- Deviation/CAPA/EV Owner.
- Change Control Owner.
Relationships:
- Build networks with commercial and clinical operations.
- Provide support for equipment standardization, troubleshooting, and performance trending.
Required Skills
Strong combination of hands-on automated packaging equipment experience, GMP, equipment verification, technical writing/execution, and KNEAT or Veeva experience, who are also fully comfortable with the required shift flexibility.
Hands-on GMP Packaging Equipment Experience
Minimum 4+ years GMP experience with a B.S., including direct hands-on experience with automated/semi-automated packaging or device assembly equipment, troubleshooting, characterization, and establishing process parameters/ranges.
CQV & Technical Documentation Experience
Demonstrated ability to lead/support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) and independently author protocols, reports, risk assessments, deviations/CAPAs, and change controls. Experience with KNEAT, Veeva, or similar GMP document systems strongly preferred.
Schedule & Travel Flexibility
Must be able to provide on-site support across day, swing/night, and weekend shifts based on manufacturing needs.
Preferred Skills
- Combination product assembly equipment expertise.
- End to end integrated packaging equipment.
- Hands-on experience with equipment to establish parameters.
- Cross-functional project leadership experience.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Direct experience in devices, combination products, and packaging operations.
- Supplier management experience (FDP equipment vendors).
- Adaptability in regulated, fast-paced environments.
- Operational excellence / continuous improvement mindset.
Summary
The Senior Process Development Engineer – Packaging Equipment supports commercial GMP Final Drug Product (FDP) operations in New Albany, Ohio. This is a technical leadership role requiring application of advanced engineering principles in equipment, devices, process optimization, and manufacturing support. The position requires on-site support and be able to work flexible schedule based on operation demands.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Act as site expert in automated/semi-automated packaging equipment and device assembly.
- Lead equipment characterization to optimize operating conditions and to establish appropriate process parameters, operating ranges, and controls.
- Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of GMP equipment.
- Own protocols, reports, risk assessments and other technical documentation.
Project Management:
- Support technical transfer of product portfolio into the Ohio site.
- Drive continuous improvement in device assembly and packaging line capacity/performance.
- Communicate across the network to deliver technical milestones.
Operational Excellence:
- Analyze, design, and implement manufacturing/business process improvements.
- Drive productivity, throughput, and efficiency gains.
Quality and Document Management Systems:
- Able to author and manage various documents/protocols/reports.
- Deviation/CAPA/EV Owner.
- Change Control Owner.
Relationships:
- Build networks with commercial and clinical operations.
- Provide support for equipment standardization, troubleshooting, and performance trending.
Required Skills
Strong combination of hands-on automated packaging equipment experience, GMP, equipment verification, technical writing/execution, and KNEAT or Veeva experience, who are also fully comfortable with the required shift flexibility.
Hands-on GMP Packaging Equipment Experience
Minimum 4+ years GMP experience with a B.S., including direct hands-on experience with automated/semi-automated packaging or device assembly equipment, troubleshooting, characterization, and establishing process parameters/ranges.
CQV & Technical Documentation Experience
Demonstrated ability to lead/support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) and independently author protocols, reports, risk assessments, deviations/CAPAs, and change controls. Experience with KNEAT, Veeva, or similar GMP document systems strongly preferred.
Schedule & Travel Flexibility
Must be able to provide on-site support across day, swing/night, and weekend shifts based on manufacturing needs.
Preferred Skills
- Combination product assembly equipment expertise.
- End to end integrated packaging equipment.
- Hands-on experience with equipment to establish parameters.
- Cross-functional project leadership experience.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Direct experience in devices, combination products, and packaging operations.
- Supplier management experience (FDP equipment vendors).
- Adaptability in regulated, fast-paced environments.
- Operational excellence / continuous improvement mindset.
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Mid Level Process Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level process development engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership and measurable results. Hiring managers at this level look for engineers who have led a process from concept through implementation, not just contributed to one. Highlight specific processes you have improved, metrics you have moved, and decisions you have made with limited guidance. Strong applications connect your existing project experience directly to the scope described in the job posting.
Which companies hire mid level process development engineers?
Companies hiring mid level process development engineers right now include Rexel, Rexel USA, and TE Connectivity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established manufacturers, medical device firms, semiconductor companies, and consumer goods producers that run active development pipelines and need engineers who can operate independently.
Are there remote mid level process development engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles involve at least some on-site work given the hands-on nature of process development. About 0% of mid level process development engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, meaning hybrid schedules are far more common than fully remote arrangements. Roles tied to physical equipment, cleanrooms, or pilot plants typically require regular on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level process development engineer role?
The path from early-career to mid level is built on depth and demonstrated ownership. Engineers who reach this stage have typically moved beyond executing assigned tasks to initiating improvements, troubleshooting complex failures independently, and seeing projects through to production. Building expertise in a specific process domain, collecting measurable outcomes, and taking on cross-functional responsibilities signals readiness for mid level expectations.
Which industries hire the most mid level process development engineers?
Mid Level process development engineer roles concentrate in Distribution & Wholesale, Electronics & Hardware, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous development cycles, face ongoing pressure to improve yield and scalability, and need engineers with enough experience to contribute to those efforts without close supervision.