Associate Process Equipment and Reliability Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in monitoring equipment performance and identifying basic equipment issues or reliability concerns.
• Support troubleshooting activities for process and utility equipment under the direction of senior engineers.
• Participate in equipment investigations and help collect information to support root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Gather and organize equipment performance data, maintenance records, and operational metrics.
• Support reliability assessments by maintaining accurate records and reporting equipment observations.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Assist with preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance program activities.
• Support maintenance planning efforts through data collection and documentation updates.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and documentation within CMMS and asset management systems.
• Absorb and apply basic reliability engineering concepts, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

Process Equipment Familiarization

• Gain exposure to upstream, downstream, and fill/finish equipment (e.g., bioreactors, chromatography skids, filtration systems, CIP/SIP systems, autoclaves).
• Work with operations, maintenance, and senior engineers to understand process-equipment interactions.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new or modified equipment as assigned.

Compliance & Documentation

• Develop familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment including upstream, downstream, and fill/finish systems, CIP/SIP systems, autoclaves, and utility equipment.
• Support equipment inspections, maintenance observations, and engineering assessments.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Validation, Quality, and Engineering teams to understand equipment and process interactions.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as assigned.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Participate in training programs focused on process equipment, reliability engineering, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Develop technical and professional skills through mentorship and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence initiatives.