Equipment Engineer 2 #4778, #4779 (Night Shift 10:00pm - 8:00am, Wed - Sat)
BioSpace · Durham, NC · Yesterday
Management$82k–$102k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Conducts professional engineering analyses to assess equipment performance, identify reliability concerns, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Supports the installation, modification, and qualification of laboratory manufacturing equipment by applying engineering principles and collaborating with technicians, engineers, and operations teams.
- Executes advanced maintenance, repair, and technical adjustments on complex manufacturing equipment by applying extensive procedural knowledge and hands-on expertise.
- Applies structured problem-solving methods to troubleshoot equipment issues, develop corrective actions, and implement improvements that strengthen equipment reliability.
- Develops, updates, and maintains engineering documentation, including technical specifications, process instructions, test results, and change records, in accordance with engineering controls.
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners on continuous improvement initiatives, contributing engineering insights that enhance equipment capability, throughput, and performance.
- Supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs by evaluating equipment behavior, reviewing failure data, and recommending engineering-driven reliability enhancements.
- Performs engineering-level testing, calibration, and verification activities to ensure equipment accuracy and compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Exercises professional judgment within established engineering practices to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline.
- 2 + years of relevant experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, control systems, and process instrumentation.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) tools.
- Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment and process issues.
- An analytical and data-driven approach to process improvement and decision-making.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and operational teams.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.