Plant Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Provide plant engineering support for assigned infrastructure, utilities, and GMP process equipment systems
• Serve as the system owner and technical SME to ensure systems remain reliable, compliant, and operational
• Drive continuous improvement projects to increase reliability, reduce downtime, and control operational costs
• Ensure preventive maintenance, calibration, and corrective work are properly prioritized and documented
• Support capital and operational projects, including budgeting and managing smaller CAPEX projects
• Maintain system lifecycle documentation and validation, including URS, risk assessments, and qualification activities
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and cGxP regulations through audits, investigations, and SOP development
• Investigate deviations and manage change controls and CAPAs using systems such as TrackWise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical, or related)
• 1–3 years of plant engineering or system maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot plant infrastructure, utilities, and GMP process equipment (e.g., fill lines, autoclaves, HVAC, tanks, pumps)
• Knowledge of clean utilities such as WFI, clean steam, and nitrogen
• Experience with lifecycle management from design through startup and operation
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, QA, Validation, and Maintenance

Benefits

• Performance-based remuneration
• Occupational health benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working environments through #SmartWork
• High-quality development programs and attractive career paths

About the Company

Evonik is a leading global specialty chemicals company operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees. We combine cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems and make the world more sustainable.