Sr Staff Engineer, Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical Equipment - Remote

ThermoFisher Scientific; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in oral solid formulations. This role requires extensive knowledge of equipment for solid oral dosage manufacturing. Candidates will be responsible for technical authority, equipment lifecycle planning, and project governance, ensuring alignment with business objectives across various operational teams. A background in engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is essential. The successful candidate will impact the organization significantly while collaborating across departments like Quality and IT.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Engineering with a consistent track record.
• Specific knowledge and experience with Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Technical domain authority on Oral Solid Dose Equipment.
• Equipment Lifecycle Planning.
• Maintenance Excellence Program.
• Data and information exchange.
• Capital project governance.
• New Asset Start up and Readiness.

Skills

Knowledge of granulation

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to implement global standards

Self-directed

Ability to lead in a matrix environment

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

Masters Degree

Tools

Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in equipment for oral solid formulations, you will collaborate with and assist 6 facilities dedicated to solid oral dosages. We are seeking a professional with in‑depth knowledge of Solid oral Dose manufacturing equipment. In this role you will provide recommendations on equipment requirements, engage on trouble shoot equipment, assess asset life cycle and support new equipment start ups. This role supports the commercial operations including root cause analysis and problem solving on machine issues on the sites. You will remove roadblocks and drive intensity to the operations, maintenance activities, and capital projects. You will work alongside the sites to guarantee capital project execution, establishment and oversight for all major investments to align with the business plans. This role will be a key partner and collaborator growing consistency in the OSD network. The position involves working closely with Quality, IT, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to guarantee that the Capital, Engineering, and Maintenance teams follow policies, master planning, shutdown planning, and fulfill company commitments. This is an outstanding opportunity to create an impact with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical domain authority on Oral Solid Dose Equipment
• Equipment Lifecycle Planning
• Maintenance Excellence Program
• Data and information exchange
• Capital project governance
• New Asset Start up and Readiness

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• Masters Degree is desirable

Experience:

• 10+ years experience in Engineering with a consistent track record
• Specific knowledge and experience with Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of granulation, Compaction, Encapsulation, Coating equipment and Processes.
• Knowledge of Pharmacuetial regulatory requirements
• Outstanding leadership and management skills.
• Ability to implement global standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in leading teams and/or initiatives is a plus
• Self‑directed with strong partner development skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrix and global environment.
• Consistent in delivering results.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.