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Sr Engineer, Process

Emergent Biosolutions · Canton, MA

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Level
Senior
Team
Process
Base pay
$129k–$156k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Emergent Biosolutions (industrial) in Canton, MA.

They ask for
10+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay
$129k–$156k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $108k–$149k. This one lists $129k–$156k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 30 process engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 29 other live process postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 15% above similar roles

Typical $108k–$140k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 47%
  • Team leadership 33%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
  • Robotics 23%
  • ✓ Automation 23%
  • SPC 23%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Full description from Emergent BiosolutionsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential functions

  • ◆Provide direct, real-time process engineering support on the manufacturing floor for GMP vaccine drug substance operations, including upstream, downstream, and process support systems.
  • ◆Lead and execute troubleshooting of process and equipment deviations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective CAPAs.
  • ◆Serve as process owner and subject matter expert (SME) for assigned unit operations and manufacturing systems, ensuring robust and compliant operation.
  • ◆Support and lead process improvements, optimization initiatives, and capacity enhancements using data-driven and risk-based approaches.
  • ◆Author, review, and approve GMP documentation including deviations, change controls, process risk assessments, protocols, reports, and regulatory-facing technical documentation.
  • ◆Support technology transfer activities, including process characterization, equipment fit assessments, and operational readiness for new or modified processes.
  • ◆Lead or execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for process equipment and systems, including support of FATs, SATs, and PPQ.
  • ◆Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure alignment with Quality Systems, data integrity requirements, and regulatory commitments.
  • ◆Provide technical input during regulatory inspections and audits and present process and equipment information as a subject matter expert.
  • ◆Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering groups to support equipment reliability, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
  • ◆Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the site.

Minimum education, experience, skills

Due to the nature of this role and our manufacturing environment, employees are required to meet certain health and safety requirements, including the ability to adhere to the Company’s vaccination policies where job-related and consistent with applicable law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and will evaluate reasonable accommodation requests for medical disabilities, or sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws.

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • ✓Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive process engineering experience in GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical or vaccine drug substance manufacturing.
  • ✓Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations, including real-time troubleshooting and floor support in a GMP environment.
  • ✓Strong working knowledge of vaccine or biologics unit operations, including upstream processing, downstream purification, formulation, CIP/SIP, and single-use technologies.
  • ✓In-depth understanding of GMP regulations, validation lifecycle, change management, deviation management, and data integrity princip
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Sr Engineer, Process

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Canton, MA, US, 02021

Canton, MA, US, 02021

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow.

Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

The Sr Engineer, Process is a key technical leader supporting GMP vaccine drug substance manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on process engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing across upstream and downstream operations. The Senior Process Engineer is accountable for real-time troubleshooting of process and equipment issues on the manufacturing floor, driving rapid root cause identification and sustainable solutions while maintaining uninterrupted GMP operations.

This position partners closely with Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality, Automation, and Facilities to support commercial manufacturing, technology transfers, process optimization, deviation investigations, and change management. The role also provides engineering ownership across the process lifecycle, including process design, scale-up, equipment specification, commissioning, qualification, and continued process verification in compliance with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory expectations

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