Principal Equipment Engineer - Spray Drying Specialist
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Job Title: Principal Equipment Engineer - Spray Drying Specialist ¿Es este el puesto que está buscando? Si es así, siga leyendo para obtener más detalles y no olvide enviar su solicitud hoy mismo. Location: Valencia, Spain Applications to be sent to: Department Operations Position Summary We are seeking a senior-level equipment-focused engineer, ideally in a pharma environment, to serve as the technical authority for spray drying systems, with primary responsibility for equipment architecture, component selection, mechanical and systems engineering, qualification, and lifecycle support in GMP-regulated environments. This role is dedicated to hardware, utilities, automation interfaces, and validation, ensuring that spray drying systems are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and scalable, from vendor design through routine commercial operation. Key Responsibilities Equipment Architecture & Part Selection • Define and own spray drying system architecture across lab, pilot, and commercial scales., • Lead selection and specification of critical equipment components, including:, • Atomizers and nozzles, • Feed pumps, tubing, valves, and seals, • Drying chambers, cyclones, bag filters, and exhaust systems, • Powder collection, discharge, and containment hardware, • Evaluate materials of construction (e.g., stainless steel grades, elastomers, coatings) for GMP compliance, cleanability, chemical compatibility, and durability., • Lead or support mechanical design reviews, hazard and operability studies and risk assessments from an equipment perspective., • Define utilities and infrastructure requirements (HVAC, compressed air, nitrogen, steam, CIP/SIP, electrical)., • Ensure proper integration of spray drying equipment with facility systems and containment solutions., • Lead and/or approve equipment qualification activities (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) for spray drying systems., • Define critical equipment parameters (CEPs) and ensure traceability to user requirements and risk assessments., • Ensure equipment design and operation meet GMP, data integrity, and regulatory expectations., • Act as primary technical interface with spray dryer manufacturers, component suppliers, engineering firms, and integrators., • Lead FAT/SAT planning and execution, including review of test protocols and acceptance criteria., • Manage technical aspects of change control, deviations, and CAPAs related to equipment., • Provide advanced equipment troubleshooting during GMP manufacturing campaigns., • Lead root cause investigations for equipment-related failures or performance issues., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, maintainability, and compliance. Education • 10+ years of experience in regulated equipment engineering roles., • Demonstrated leadership in:, • Spray drying equipment design and specification, • Component and part selection, • Equipment qualification and validation, • Experience working in GMP manufacturing environments will be an added value., • Languages: Fluent English and Fluent Spanish., • Deep understanding of:, • Spray dryer mechanical design and airflow systems, • Powder handling, containment, and clean-in-place (CIP), • Instrumentation, automation interfaces, and control systems (from an equipment standpoint), • Hands-on experience with commercial spray drying platforms and custom-built systems. xcskxlj, • Working knowledge of GMP and ICH guidelines relevant to equipment will be an added value.