Entry Level Process Engineer
The Entry Level Process Engineer at Confidential Client will support the Life Sciences team by developing and maintaining process designs, including Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. The role involves modeling and simulating complex processes, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements, and overseeing construction and operational testing under senior mentorship. This position offers hands-on experience with process optimization and technical quality management in a collaborative, innovative environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Life Sciences / Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Support process design for life sciences projects, including development and modification of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Model and simulate unit operations to verify process sequencing and performance using simulation tools.
- Develop process specifications, equipment data sheets, and process flow sheets under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in establishing process design basis and evaluate process options and optimizations.
- Support construction, installation, and operational testing to ensure conformance with specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Track schedule and technical quality for assigned engineering tasks; communicate progress and risks to project leads.
- Prepare and organize process calculation packages and technical documentation.
- Participate in team meetings and learn through mentorship from professional engineers and subject-matter experts.
Who We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future (no visa sponsorship).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, learning-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work on-site in Conshohocken, PA and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Relevant internship or co-op experience in process engineering or life sciences facilities.
- Working knowledge of ASPEN-HYSYS, AFT Fathom & Arrow, Excel, and AutoCAD.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing EIT.
- Familiarity with process safety, sanitary design, and industry codes is a plus.
Compensation & Location
- Location: Conshohocken, PA (Life Sciences / Engineering projects)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated compensation: $77,344 per year (estimated)
Why Work with Careertakes
- Careertakes is acting as the recruiting partner for a Confidential Client in the Life Sciences / Engineering space. We follow third-party recruiting best practices to present clear role expectations, support candidates through the process, and surface additional matched opportunities when available.
- This is an entry-level role with structured mentorship and exposure to state-of-the-art life sciences projects—great for early-career chemical/process engineers looking to build practical design and simulation experience.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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