Engineer

About the role

The Engineer (Packaging) will primarily be responsible for day-to-day activities within the engineering department to support Almac Pharma Services commercial packaging operations.

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.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating packaging issues for existing business through strong engineering and process improvement methods as well as supporting packaging processes for new business.
• Responsible for completion of the planned preventative maintenance program for all the pharmaceutical packaging equipment including electronic reading and verification systems.
• Responsible for providing excellent maintenance to minimize production downtime and optimize machine utilization.

Qualifications

Required Experience / Education:

• 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 trouble shoot 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 Experience / Education:

• 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