Principal Visual Inspection Engineer

About the role

Build Our Future Together At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Principal Visual Inspection Engineer to join our Internal Fill/Finish Manufacturing team. In this role, the Principal Visual Inspection Engineer specializing in visual inspection (fully automated); leads equipment selection and process development; establishes and optimizes the visual inspection program and product-specific recipes; develops KNAPP/test sets and training/qualification content; provides hands-on support during tech transfer, cGMP start-up, and routine manufacturing; and drives validation and operator training for assigned equipment and processes. Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States. Work model: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Travel: 10% international & domestic.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical SME for assigned visual inspection equipment and processes
• Responsible for recipe development, vision system tuning, and life cycle management of semi-automated and automated processes and associated vision systems
• Supports Project Engineering, QA Validation, and Process Validation in new equipment startup, commissioning, and qualification/validation activities
• Supports technology transfer/new product introduction and the development or revision of defect classifications and manuals
• Partners cross functionally to implement or revise policies and procedures for the visual inspection program
• Gathers, trends, and analyzes process-generated data and implements continual improvements

Requirements

BS/BA in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Principal VI Engineer: 8+ years of relevant experience; Staff VI Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience. Level will be determined based on experience.

Skills

Experience in pharmaceutical automated visual inspection and camera tuning.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Pay

Salary Range (annually) $92,200.00 - $176,000.00

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm