Employer: Biotech Engineering Pty Ltd

Job Title: Process Engineer

ANZSCO Code: 233513 (Production or Plant Engineer)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Port Melbourne, VIC

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation

About the Role

Based at our facility in Port Melbourne, we are seeking a dedicated and technically

proficient Process Engineer to plan, design, integrate, and commission biopharmaceutical

and advanced chemical production plant systems.

Aligned with ANZSCO 233513 (Production or Plant Engineer), this role is responsible for

translating manufacturing specifications into fully functional, scalable production lines. You

will take ownership of process plant layout and mechanical/fluidic design, coordinate directly

with fabrication and installation contractors during the build phase, and conduct hands-on

testing, commissioning, and optimization of processing machinery to deliver turnkey

manufacturing lines for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

In accordance with production and plant engineering core duties, responsibilities include:

● Production Plant & Line Design: Formulate plant layout, process flow diagrams

(PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for pharmaceutical and

biotech manufacturing facilities in accordance with cGMP, sanitary standards, and

relevant safety codes.

● Machinery & Equipment Specification: Determine production requirements and

draft technical engineering specifications for mechanical equipment, filtration skids,

pumps, valves, bioreactors, and automated packaging/filling machinery.

● Fabrication & Construction Coordination: Interface directly with mechanical

fabricators, builders, and installation technicians to ensure equipment fabrication and

physical plant build adhere strictly to engineering tolerances, architectural layouts,

and approved designs.

● Testing,



Commissioning & Quality Verification: Lead in office machinery

integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and

operational qualification (IQ/OQ). Troubleshoot electromechanical faults and optimize

production parameters to ensure plant output, cycle times, and quality standards

meet client requirements.

● Process Optimization & Maintenance Procedures: Establish preventative

maintenance schedules, machine calibration guidelines, and standard operating

procedures (SOPs) to ensure long-term plant reliability, worker safety, and

operational efficiency.

● Technical Documentation & Compliance Handover: Prepare comprehensive

commissioning reports, mechanical handover dossiers, and compliance

documentation for client stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

● Education: Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.

● Experience: 1–3+ years of practical engineering experience within pharmaceutical,

biotech, chemical, or advanced manufacturing production environments (entry-level

postgraduates with strong project/internship plant experience are welcome to apply).

● Technical Competence:

○ Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and process

flow modeling tools.

○ Solid understanding of fluid handling systems, pumps, piping, sanitary design,

and electromechanical equipment.

○ Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance frameworks (GMP,

ISO, TGA regulations) is highly regarded.

● Problem-Solving & Hands-on Aptitude: Strong field troubleshooting skills with the

ability to diagnose process bottlenecks and machinery malfunctions on-site.

● Communication: Clear technical documentation abilities and confident client-facing

communication skills.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Process Engineer (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Biotech Engineering
📍 Port Melbourne