Technical Specialist - Engineering Systems

About the role

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide administrator-level knowledge of various electronic engineering systems including EDMS, BIM, Procore, EIDA, ACC, etc. from a functional perspective. The position is the liaison between other internal stakeholders such as the FFEx core team, QA, IT and external contractors where necessary to facilitate engineering systems control. The strategic direction and technical expertise provided by this role will drive project success and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager/Director

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise to the engineering team as it relates to electronic engineering systems
• Lead and provide guidance to evaluate, implement, and validate a robust EDMS capable of handling a variety of document types
• Serve as the technical expert related to electronic engineering systems projects
• Define and support the achievement of department goals according to company objectives and strategies
• Propose, guide, and evaluate solutions for process/maintenance changes and continuous process improvements
• Implement new technologies for the process/maintenance, planning and coordinating of changes according to applicable regulatory procedures
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges in projects
• Facilitate problem solving, investigations, and process improvements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate Engineering Systems with other and existing systems. Ensure seamless data flow and optimize system interoperability
• Create governance structure including procedures for Engineering Systems
• Responsible for system administration, system upgrades and enhancements, user support, and continuous improvement
• Present as the technical expert for assigned processes to auditors/inspectors regarding complex subject matter
• Absorb and manage engineering budgets
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider an associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• May consider a High School Degree or equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or life sciences industry