Jobs · Management · North Carolina

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.

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