Process Engineer

At TAPI, we're not just a company—we're a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world's leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we're shaping the future of health worldwide.

Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

Job Purpose

Provide process engineering and technical leadership for the industrialization of new products/processes and the optimization of existing commercial ones. This role includes supporting deviation management and troubleshooting, ensuring continuous improvement in process performance.

In the MS&T team based in Rho at the direct report to the MS&T Manager you will be in charge of: 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for technology transfer of new products/processes (from R&D, CDMO or other plants).
• Lead the implementation of processes in new lines/equipment for scale-up or debottlenecking.
• Coordinate allocation evaluations and assess process data on safety, quality, CAPEX, and capacity.
• Collaborate in defining user requirements for new equipment and support simulations using Dynochem or Visimix.
• Monitor shop floor performance, analyzing data with statistical tools such as JMP.
• Lead MS&T-driven improvements in yield, quality, and cycle time.
• Support industrialization and validation of improved processes.
• Assist in cleaning validation, including surface contact calculations and material compatibility assessments.
• Analyze BOMs and Routings to support STD cost definition and propose improvement opportunities.
• Serve as MS&T focal point for HAZOP analysis and coordinate MS&T-assigned tasks.
• Act as site interface for micronization issues and method transfer with global SMEs and external providers.
• Provide MS&T technical leadership for DSP processes of fermentation products.

Requirements

• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity standards.

• Familiarity with EHS regulations.

• Respect for the Code of Ethics and company values.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in chemical/pharmaceutical industry or engineering company in roles such as process chemist, process engineer or Process technologist.

Candidate Profile

• Background in chemical/industrial chemistry preferred, ideally with experience in API manufacturing.

• Experience in micronization and interaction with SMEs is highly valued.

• Technology transfer experience is a plus, though not mandatory.

• Strong ownership, proactivity, flexibility, humble and collaborative.

• English language proficiency required.

What We Offer

We strive to be attentive to our employees, offering them both small and significant benefits. By way of example:

• Canteen

• Policies for caregivers and parents with flexible work arrangements

• Recognition Program

• Welfare Platform

• Coffee token

• Health insurance with access to top medical centers

• Inclusive and multicultural work environment

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

TAPI's Commitment to Equal Opportunities

TAPI is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the workplace. Our global policy provides that employment opportunities are offered regardless of age, race, religion, health status, identity, gender expression, protected categories, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we're excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let's shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon