Principal Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
Base: 68,600 eur to 119,600 eur annually; bonus/eq...
Not specified (assumed plant-based work with potential for collaboration across different locations)
8-10 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Powder processing unit operations expertise
Scale-up from pilot to commercial production
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal Engineer to optimize polymer powder production lines, focusing on process engineering within the pharmaceutical or synthetic polymer sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, tech transfer, and process optimization, while contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting and optimizing polymer powder production lines within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division.
  • Candidates will lead technical investigations, execute design of experiments, and ensure regulatory compliance for complex manufacturing processes.
  • The position offers a competitive base pay range of 68,600 EUR to 119,600 EUR plus an 8% holiday allowance.

Matching Summary

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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal Engineer to optimize polymer powder production lines, focusing on process engineering within the pharmaceutical or synthetic polymer sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, tech transfer, and process optimization, while contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Salary

Base: 68,600 EUR to 119,600 EUR annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 8% holiday allowance included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • Powder processing unit operations expertise
  • Scale-up from pilot to commercial production
  • GMP compliance and validation lifecycle execution
  • Solvent handling and explosion-proof equipment safety

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering
  • Experience with solvent recovery systems
  • Powder characterization techniques like PSD and BET
  • Leading cross-functional continuous improvement programs
  • Knowledge of environmental waste treatment for solvents

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or synthetic polymer manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with fluid bed, coating, milling, sieving, and freeze-drying processes

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