Technical Engineer
Position Summary
Drives technical projects, equipment installation, and improvements for the assigned business unit to enhance efficiency, quality, compliance, customer service, and safety in Austin pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with production operations and perform data analysis of performance including downtime, efficiency, scrap rates etc. to identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Participate in and start to lead troubleshooting of issues arising in existing processes.
- Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.
- Participate in development of URS, work instructions, and specifications.
- Provide technical input for project scope development and execution.
- Work closely with project engineers to support project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and supports validation for new equipment.
- Participate in large project teams.
- Train new employees in the use of equipment, system, and equipment documentation, and department procedures.
- Develop and deliver working relationships and communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers, production, quality, and maintenance) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
- Work on special projects as they arise.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Competent in your domain.
- Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.
- Has a basic understanding of best practices.
- Has a basic to intermediate understanding of engineering discipline.
- Have awareness of the broader equipment strategy and contribute to it.
- Able to receive general project direction from project manager or upper management depending on the criticality of the situation.
- Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree is required: Any engineering field.
- PREFERRED DISCIPLINES ARE: Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Manufacturing equipment, maintenance, or experience as process engineer implementing improvements in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in pharmaceuticals or a regulated environment is desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able to lift 45 pounds.
About Us
Innovation, Impact, and Purpose. Find Your Future Here. We manufacture the critical IV solutions providers count on to deliver consistent, reliable care. Each product we make helps ensure patients receive the therapies they need without disruption. When you work here, you become part of something bigger—a team dedicated to reliability and innovation. No matter the role, your work directly strengthens the healthcare supply chain and impacts patients nationwide. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions, all in pursuit of a mission that truly matters. Join us and help shape the future of IV solutions.
EEO Statement
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