Hybrid Senior Process Engineer – Pharmaceutical and Agri‑Food

at EXP

• Job title: Senior Process Engineer – Pharmaceutical and Agri‑Food
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flux, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Quebec, Canada

About the role

• Senior Engineer specializing in processes for pharmaceutical and agri-food projects. Leading technical solutions and collaborating with top-tier clients in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and industrial process systems for projects in agri‑food, pharmaceutical and industrial environments, from the conceptual phase through commissioning.
• Perform detailed technical design, ensure interdisciplinary coordination, and conduct verification of systems and processes in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Analyze, design and optimize industrial process layouts, including integration of equipment, utilities, instrumentation and controls.
• Perform mass and energy balances, as well as technical and regulatory analyses (codes, standards and industry best practices).
• Prepare and validate process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Define technological requirements, perform equipment and instrument selection, and prepare associated technical specifications.
• Participate in surveys of existing facilities, coordinate the development of drawings, and ensure integration of operational and field constraints.
• Supervise the preparation of drawings, write technical, purchasing and installation specifications, and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Prepare technical and expert reports, including analyses, recommendations and proposed solutions for clients.
• Prepare cost estimates, contribute to project planning, and provide technical follow‑up with stakeholders.
• Review and approve shop drawings from vendors and contractors.
• Ensure close collaboration and effective coordination between clients, internal teams, vendors and contractors.
• Provide on‑site technical support during construction, delivery, qualification and commissioning phases.
• Actively participate in equipment start‑up, troubleshooting, and validation of functionality and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline related to industrial, agri‑food or pharmaceutical processes.
• Registered member in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering consulting, ideally in the agri‑food, pharmaceutical or sanitary process sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of industry standards and practices (GMP, ISPE, ASME‑BPE, PIC/S, or equivalents).
• Strong process design skills, with a high capacity for analysis, synthesis and understanding of complex concepts.
• Excellent command of French, both written and spoken.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional client site visits.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills to effectively mobilize multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong orientation toward action, results and problem solving in dynamic and demanding environments, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Natural leadership, proactivity and initiative aligned with EXP’s entrepreneurial culture, combined with a high degree of autonomy, a developed sense of priorities, professional rigor and a strong team spirit committed to collective success.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan.
• A retirement savings plan.
• A unique bonus program.
• Reimbursement for wellness‑related expenses.
• Access to continuing education and mentoring.
• A concrete commitment to work‑family balance, recognized by the Concilivi Seal.
• Sustained investment in professional development, with a clear and transparent career path.
• A culture focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
• A fair, diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Health, safety and environmental protection at the heart of our priorities.