Engineer
About the role
Almac Group is currently seeking an Engineer (Packaging) for our Audubon, PA location. The Engineer (Packaging) will primarily be responsible for day-to-day activities within the engineering department to support Almac Pharma Services commercial packaging operations. Almac is an exceptional, award‑winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a tagline – it is our way of life. Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group’s unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally.
Responsibilities
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various packaging equipment including but not limited to bottle filling, blister card packaging, vial & ampoule labelling, kit assembly and pouching operations.
- Identify and mitigate packaging issues for existing business through strong engineering and process improvement methods, and support packaging processes for new business.
- Complete the planned preventative maintenance program for all pharmaceutical packaging equipment, including electronic reading and verification systems.
- Provide excellent maintenance to minimize production downtime and optimize machine utilization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Technical or Trade School Degree.
- 2‑5 years of engineering maintenance experience in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech or Food industries.
- Understanding of process control systems including instrument loops, PLC programming, sensors etc. and their functional operation on automated production lines which include vision and verification systems.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair both major and minor pieces of packaging equipment using problem‑solving techniques.
- Proven working knowledge and troubleshooting of electro‑pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and within the boundaries of GMP and SOP’s.
- Hands‑on experience with a combination of process, controls, and equipment engineering is required.
Preferred:
- A Bachelor’s in Engineering.
- Experience with pharmaceutical packaging equipment including but not limited to bottle filling, blister card packaging, vial & ampoule labelling, kit assembly and pouching operations.
- Electrical wiring and controls experience.
- Pneumatics and hydraulics experience.
- Vision inspection system experience.
- Blister forming experience.
- Bottle filling experience.
- PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date.
- 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date.
- 12 holidays per year as well as one day for Annual Diversity Day.
- Company paid Long‑ and Short‑term disability along with Life Insurance.
- 401k company contribution.
- Professional development programs / continuous learning opportunities.