We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Engineering team to support the development of a new pharmaceutical facility in Bilbao. The role focuses on the technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers, procurement support, documentation follow-up, and equipment installation activities.

The position offers the opportunity to participate in the different stages of pharmaceutical engineering projects, working closely with suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Main responsibilities

- - Technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers throughout the procurement and installation process.
- - Preparation and review of User Requirement Specifications (URS) and equipment technical specifications.
- - Technical evaluation of supplier proposals, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- - Support in the technical selection of pharmaceutical machinery and process equipment.
- - Coordination with procurement teams during equipment acquisition and supplier negotiations.
- - Follow-up of supplier documentation, technical deliverables, and equipment manufacturing schedules.
- - Review of equipment layouts, installation requirements, and interfaces with facility utilities.
- - Coordination of technical requirements between equipment suppliers, engineering teams, and contractors.
- - Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- - Support in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.




- - Coordination with Quality and Validation departments to ensure equipment readiness and documentation traceability.
- - Monitoring of technical milestones, identification of deviations, and follow-up of corrective actions.
- - Participation in technical meetings with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- - Preparation of technical reports, progress updates, and equipment documentation.

Systems and equipment in scope

- - Pharmaceutical Production Equipment
- - Process Machinery & Manufacturing Lines
- - Reactors & Mixing Equipment
- - Encapsulation & Solid Dosage Equipment
- - Packaging & Production Equipment
- - Cleanroom Equipment Interfaces
- - Pharmaceutical Equipment Utilities
- - Equipment Installation & Commissioning
- - FAT & SAT Coordination
- - Technical Supplier Documentation

Requirements

- - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
- - Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment engineering, technical coordination, or industrial project execution.
- - Experience working with pharmaceutical machinery suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- - Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, technical specifications,



and supplier documentation.
- - Experience coordinating equipment installation and commissioning activities.
- - Familiarity with URS documentation, FAT/SAT processes, and equipment qualification.
- - Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and external contractors.
- - Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- - Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- - Working proficiency in English (written and spoken: supplier meetings and technical documentation).
- - Availability to work from the Bilbao office; remote work permitted one day per week.

Preferred experience

- - 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment or industrial engineering projects.
- - Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or GMP-regulated environments.
- - Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment, particularly oral solid dosage manufacturing.
- - Experience in equipment procurement, supplier technical follow-up, and installation coordination.
- - Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- - Experience in new pharmaceutical facility projects or production line installations.

Location

Bilbao (preferred) or Madrid.

Why K-LAGAN?

Stable, long-term project.

Work in an industrial engineering environment with real projects.

Continuous training and professional development.

Close, collaborative and people-oriented culture.

- Day off on your birthday and social benefits.

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📌 Project Engineer - Pharma (Bilbao)
🏢 K-Lagan
📍 Bilbao