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Associate Process Engineer - Night Shift

Amneal · Piscataway, NJ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$65k–$80k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Amneal (pharma & life sciences) in Piscataway, NJ. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award , with this position within the first 12 months.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, CAPA, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay
$65k–$80k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $105k–$125k. This one lists $65k–$80k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 process engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live process postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 6+)

Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 100%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 45%
  • SPC 45%
  • ✓ FDA / GMP 36%
  • Control plans 36%
  • Lean 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Amneal in Piscataway

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Full description from AmnealAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Support process/validation engineer; for plant operations to suggest and implement improvements; for new manufacturing processes through process and equipment validation. This entails completing process simulations and optimization studies and implementing modifications and process installations at the manufacturing level
  • ◆Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • ◆Assist in process optimization to improve yield, efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.
  • ◆Analyze manufacturing data using statistical and analytical tools to drive data-based decision making
  • ◆Help prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and help execute equipment installation and operational qualifications, validation protocols, reports, and change controls.
  • ◆Supports technical services by troubleshooting activities in the operation department. Protocol review and Development process
  • ◆Help generate reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods to drive process enhancements.
  • ◆Investigate process deviations and non-conformances; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and support CAPA implementation.
  • ◆Assist process/validation engineer evaluate, improve and validate current manufacturing practices or processes and equipment’s with an effort for continuous improvement towards productivity, quality, reliability and consistency.
  • ◆Provide support on various manufacturing/engineering equipment uptime. Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and internal quality standards.
  • ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness.
  • ◆Communicate with vendors on possibility of material improvement.

Additional

Responsibilities

  • ◆Other duties that management may from time to time assign
  • ◆Write deviation and CAPA (Corrective action and preventive action)
  • ◆Assist review of process related documents

Education

  • ✓Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field - Required
  • ✓Master Degree (MS/MA) Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field. - Preferred

Experience

  • ✓0-3 years experience in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The annual salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 annually. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award , with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

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Description

The Associate Process Engineer provides support to the operation Manager/Associate Director Operation/ Engineering in implementing improvements, validation and automation to the plant operations and assist in several functions such as writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), develop process flow, review design documents related to procurement of new equipment. Help with equipment validation.

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