PLANT ENGINEER I/ II/ III
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Madison, WI, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or other Engineering degree from an accredited university.
- A minimum of 9 plus years’ experience in engineering, facilities clean utilities and/or plant utilities, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of technical project management, Good Engineering Practices, reliability, and Lean Principles
- GMP and non-GMP change control, maintaining regulatory compliance
- Experience with aseptic liquid filling of vials, CIP/SIP and Clean Room, lyophilization, aseptic filling of vials, and aseptic processes, including refrigerated and frozen capabilities a Plus.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance systems (CMMS), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PLC & SCADA control system.
- Experience working in a GMP and FDA regulatory environment for drugs and/or medical devices a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the application of basic manufacturing, engineering, and/or scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Strong organization, interpersonal, oral and good written communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the application of basic manufacturing, engineering, and/or scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in biopharma/medical device processes.
- Proficiency with standard software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Power Point,
- Knowledge of GMP and FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and/or medical devices.
Full description
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
We are PCI.
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Summary of Objective:
The Plant Engineer II provides engineering support throughout the various manufacturing facilities in areas such as process equipment improvements, technological advancements, capital projects, existing manufacturing equipment, cost improvements, facility maintenance, safety and environmental regulation. Demonstrates good engineering, effective collaboration, partnering and teamwork skills when interacting with internal and external resources. Supports the review, and approval of the conceptual, basic and detailed design, procurement, installation and start-up for new plants facilities, equipment, utilities and systems. Behaves as a Change Agent to drive innovation and operational effectiveness. Engages with functional department leaders to establish an understanding of the needs/requirements of the department from an equipment capability and capacity perspective. Ensures inclusion of existing site facility and engineering team members in the learning process and design process for new plant systems. Systems include water pretreatment, generation of WFI, plant steam, Clean Steam, Clean Air, Clean Gases, Plant HVAC, Fill Finish equipment and lyophilization. Independently lead Critical and Plant Utility projects from inception to completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support safety through personal engagement and promote individual accountability for safety within the Plant Engineering Department. Ensure risks to employee health and safety are rigidly controlled. Conduct all activities in accordance with cGMP, EH&S, and the site quality systems.
- Establish and streamline practices around equipment and/or facility specification, design, start-up, and commissioning & qualification Coordinating fabrication, procurement, installation, engineering start-up, and validation activities of new equipment and systems including documentation of IQ/OQ protocols, executions, and summary reports
- Provide engineer support for Facilities, Systems, Utilities and Equipment (FSUE) execution of projects/assignments from initial concept to final closeout.
- Design and execution of engineering runs to test equipment or to troubleshoot problems. Design and execution of engineering runs to test equipment or to troubleshoot problems
- Partner with contractors on troubleshooting assistance for issues found in the manufacturing environment
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. provides the technical support for the user with respect to investigations, re-occurring problems, required modifications, optimizations and Continuous Improvements.