Project Engineer

**Inteldot has over 15 years in the life sciences industry, with operations across Puerto Rico, the United States, Europe, and Japan. This is a great opportunity for one of our leading clients in Puerto Rico.

Employment type: Full time and onsite role

Role Summary

The Project Engineer supports the planning, design, and execution of capital projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role provides technical engineering support across manufacturing, packaging, equipment, and facility-related projects in both synthetic and biotherapeutic operations. The Project Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of engineering solutions in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects through technical engineering input and coordination.

• Assist with technical design development, engineering deliverables, and design reviews.

• Review and manage design change requests in alignment with project requirements and quality standards.

• Liaise with engineering contractors, equipment vendors, and internal technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Support development of basis-of-design (BOD) documents and technical specifications.

• Participate in installation, commissioning, and qualification activities for manufacturing and packaging systems.

• Support punch-list development, tracking, and resolution during project execution and closeout.

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and supporting project execution timelines.

• Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field).

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing or supporting capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in manufacturing and packaging processes and equipment, including synthetic and/or biotherapeutic operations.

• Familiarity with GMP environments and regulated project execution.

• Experience working with engineering design documentation, specifications, and construction/installation support.

• Strong communication skills with ability to work across contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

• Ability to support technical problem-solving and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

• Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities.

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, pharmaceutical utilities, or process systems.

• Exposure to design change control processes in regulated environments.

• Understanding of project lifecycle from design through installation and startup.