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