Senior Equipment Engineer

The Senior Equipment Engineer is responsible for aspects of introducing a new suite of biopharmaceutical products at our development and manufacturing sites.
The majority of process will be liquid formulations manufactured under single-use production concept, in a cleanroom environment.
This role is involved in onboarding new process equipment, working closely on the ground with production and development personnel, preparing and executing commissioning and qualification protocols, organizing the production process equipment layout, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the validated status of process equipment.
The project will require a full-time engineer and is a tremendous opportunity for an ambitious hands-on engineer to become a core team player in a team working for an expanding CDMO.
All work to be carried out in compliance with cGMP and company standard operating procedures and policies.
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.
The Role Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for manufacturing equipment/systems, instrumentation, and filling equipment.
Work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing schedules and operations.
Hands-on work troubleshooting and repairing bioprocess equipment.
Equipment includes fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuges, chromatography systems, incubators, BSCs, controlled temperature units, fillers, isolators and laboratory equipment.
Hands-on work with Fill/finish process scale-up and technology transfer including the use of gap analysis, root cause analysis, and risk assessment tools (e.
g.
Fish bone diagrams, FMEA, etc.
) Work within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to complete preventive and responsive maintenance work orders.
Work within manual and electronic Quality Systems to implement equipment, facility, and automation change control, document revisions, and conduct equipment/system/instrumentation failure investigations.
Work within manual and electronic Facilities Engineering documentation systems to maintain engineering drawings and equipment history files.
Lead engineering projects from start to finish including documentation, scheduling, overseeing maintenance mechanics and/or contractors.
Work in cleanrooms that requires full gowning (tyvek coverall, gloves, hair cover, shoe covers.
) The Candidate Bachelor of Science in Engineering, chemical or mechanical engineering preferred.
5 – 7 years related work experience (GMP / Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering).
Demonstrated abilities in mechanical/electrical design, repairs and maintenance.
Understand and apply engineering principles to troubleshooting and repairing bioprocess equipment and instrumentation.
Experience with filling of drug product and familiarity with aseptic filling equipment including isolator technology.
Familiarity with cGMPs, regulatory filings, and compliance issues for sterile injectable products manufactured by aseptic processing Application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to Phase I/II bulk and finished biologics.
Knowledge of documentation practices associated cGMP operations (SOPs, batch records, calibration and maintenance records, equipment logbooks, change control, etc.
).
Knowledge of biopharmaceutical equipment design, construction, operation, qualification, and maintenance.
Knowledge of hygienic piping design and materials of construction for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Knowledge of Metrology and instrumentation calibration practices.
Knowledge of equipment process controls and building automation systems.
Exhibit strong technical writing ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts.
Catalent Benefits Potential for career growth within an expanding team Defined career path and annual performance review & feedback process Cross functional exposure to other areas of within the organization Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K are all offered from day one of employment 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world.
Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market.
Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us.
Join us in making a difference.
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As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety.
The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
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