Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer
Isomedix Operations Inc. (US) · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Isomedix Operations Inc. (US) (industrial) in Charlotte, NC. Plans, organizes, and conducts complex technical projects and/or serves as technical expert or oversees the development of engineering projects.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $77k–$89k. This one lists $93k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 29 process engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 28 other live process postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 28%
- SPC 28%
- Six Sigma 24%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 21%
- Tooling 21%
- DOE 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Isomedix Operations Inc. (US)As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Responsible for conceptual development, management, and final results of complex engineering projects designed to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance safety, or establish compliance. Provides guidance and direction to other Project Engineers and serves as technical expert for multiple projects. Must be able to manage multiple complex projects across multiple sites concurrently.
This position can be worked remotely with an estimated 30-50% travel requirement. This position has an electrical focus.
What You’ll do as a Sr Process Manufacturing Engineer
- ◆Develops project objectives, scope, schedules, and fees by analyzing project
requirements
and collaborating with Engineering, Sales, and Operations management. Establishes detailed project plan from pre-design to completion by determining budgets, staffing and schedules including contractor and construction budgets.
- ✓Organizes project team by selecting and orienting team members, and delegating
responsibilities
and tasks including determining and monitoring the scope and priority of assignments of all internal disciplines and outside contractors. Determines additional service
requirements
and initiates contract adjustments.
- ✓Plans, organizes, and conducts complex technical projects and/or serves as technical expert or oversees the development of engineering projects.
- ✓Conceives, plans, and oversees or conducts process equipment evaluations and upgrades.
- ✓Evaluates, tests, and prepares technical analysis and implementation plans for equipment improvements; makes recommendations for equipment purchases by researching and testing products and participating in negotiations with management and outside vendors.
- ✓Develops and implements process controls which ensure consistent equipment and process performance.
- ✓Keeps abreast of, and is well informed on, new developments and technology through contact with educational institutions and professional organizations, trade shows, and technical publications.
- ✓Assists with the coordination or directs engineering/facility projects through resolution of operational problems implementing and overseeing testing, reviewing design and safety issues, and overseeing contracted resources.
- ✓Obtains information for the design/development of components, assemblies and other operating equipment through manufacturer’s information, technology, databases, consultants, and contractors.
- ✓Performs professional engineering assignments of varying and significant complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work detail and provides guidance and direction to other Engineering staff in completing complex assignments.
- ✓Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and efficient working environment by implementing and enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations, supports plant safety meetings that evaluate plant machinery, equipment and/or working conditions.
- ✓Ensures that all federal, state, and local regulations as well as building codes pertaining to, but not limited to, radioactive materials, licensing compliance, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, FDA rules and regulations are adhered to. Maintains a working knowledge of regulations.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of related experience in complex project management, process improvement, and/or project engineering
- ✓Ability to read, interpret and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints
- ✓Working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process control equipment
- ✓Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate
- ✓Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
- ✓Computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities
- ✓Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior management experience
- ✓Above average organizing, analyzing and Level 4 math skills (practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurements, and basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans
- ✓Attention to detail
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Preferred
- +Experience interfacing with electrical engineers to make sure we have the designs we need.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market competitive pay
- •Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
- •Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- •Long/short term disability coverage
- •401(K) with company match
- •Maternity and parental leave
- •Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $119,900.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
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