Equipment Engineer II

Position Summary

The Equipment Engineer II will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations and validation activities with the goal of continuously improving safety, productivity, yields, process reliability and manufacturing costs. This position ensures that the solid execution of company programs remain consistent with the overall company values. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of Manufacturing processes and general equipment and can support the strategic and operational objectives of the business. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform commissioning and qualification of new equipment
• Preparation and review of equipment qualification reports
• Write or revise standard operating procedures
• Participate in new equipment design, selection, startup and optimization
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues including identification of root cause and prevention of reoccurrence
• Work with R&D and other personnel to transfer new equipment into manufacturing
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and develop proposals to either correct identified problems or for process improvements
• Work independently or in support of other engineers/scientists in solving problems
• Improve overall equipment reliability for the Company's manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot and optimize the existing packaging and filling equipment to improve throughput and cost efficiency
• Program software and perform software validation on various types of equipment
• Manage large scale equipment projects independently and working with a team

Competencies

• Meaningful Innovation
• Ownership/Accountability
• Pace/Efficiency
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Integrity/Ethical Practice
• Resilience/Grit

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 6–10 years of industry experience
• Experience in a regulated industry, including work in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or an ISO 9000+ registered company or similar
• Experience with Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong writing skills and ability to perform detailed document review
• Ability to manage change and grasp new concepts/processes quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to work in a team environment
• Hands-on startup and troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter; ability to work with minimal supervision

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Company performance bonus eligibility
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000