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
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- Technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers throughout the procurement and installation process.
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- Preparation and review of User Requirement Specifications (URS) and equipment technical specifications.
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- Technical evaluation of supplier proposals, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
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- Support in the technical selection of pharmaceutical machinery and process equipment.
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- Coordination with procurement teams during equipment acquisition and supplier negotiations.
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- Follow-up of supplier documentation, technical deliverables, and equipment manufacturing schedules.
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- Review of equipment layouts, installation requirements, and interfaces with facility utilities.
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- Coordination of technical requirements between equipment suppliers, engineering teams, and contractors.
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- Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
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- Support in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
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- Coordination with Quality and Validation departments to ensure equipment readiness and documentation traceability.
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- Monitoring of technical milestones, identification of deviations, and follow-up of corrective actions.
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- Participation in technical meetings with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
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- Preparation of technical reports, progress updates, and equipment documentation. Systems and equipment in scope
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- Pharmaceutical Production Equipment
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- Process Machinery & Manufacturing Lines
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- Reactors & Mixing Equipment
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- Encapsulation & Solid Dosage Equipment
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- Packaging & Production Equipment
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- Cleanroom Equipment Interfaces
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- Pharmaceutical Equipment Utilities
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- Equipment Installation & Commissioning
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- FAT & SAT Coordination
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- Technical Supplier Documentation Requirements
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- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
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- Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment engineering, technical coordination, or industrial project execution.
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- Experience working with pharmaceutical machinery suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
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- Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, technical specifications,



and supplier documentation.
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- Experience coordinating equipment installation and commissioning activities.
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- Familiarity with URS documentation, FAT/SAT processes, and equipment qualification.
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- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and external contractors.
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- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
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- Working proficiency in English (written and spoken: supplier meetings and technical documentation).
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- Availability to work from the Bilbao office; remote work permitted one day per week. Preferred experience
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- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment or industrial engineering projects.
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- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or GMP-regulated environments.
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- Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment, particularly oral solid dosage manufacturing.
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- Experience in equipment procurement, supplier technical follow-up, and installation coordination.
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- Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
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- 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.

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