Associate Engineer

Cambrex Corp.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Cambrex in Iowa is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to launch a career in chemical engineering with the support of highly experienced engineers and scientists who will mentor and guide you through a broad rotation. You will experience Process, Production, Validation, Project, Environmental and Reliability roles over about two years.

You will gain hands-on experience with batch processes and unit operations such as reactions, distillation, extraction, filtration, and drying, developing

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze data from sensors and experiments to identify trends.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Clear technical writing and communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform scaling calculations for unit operations and assist with process design.
• Participate in process reviews for operability, safety and quality.
• Support production campaigns through in-person observation.
• Analyze production and lab data to aid process understanding.
• Draft manufacturing documents: PFDs, batch records, SOPs.
• Develop and perform EQ/FQ/IQ/OQ protocols and reports.

Skills

Fundamentals: chemical engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Overview

As an Associate Process Engineer at Cambrex, you’ll launch your career in chemical engineering with the support of highly experienced engineers and scientists who are eager to mentor and guide you. In this role, you’ll be immersed in every stage of bringing new products from the laboratory to full-scale manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience with batch processes and unit operations such as reactions, distillation, extraction, filtration, and drying. Under supervision of the department manager, the Associate Engineer will rotate through several key engineering roles such as Process, Production, Validation, Project, Environmental and Reliability in an approximate two-year period. The purpose of the Associate Engineer position is to provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the core functions that are critical to the manufacturing and engineering support functions at Cambrex.

Responsibilities

Process Engineering (6 -12 months)

• Perform scaling calculations for unit operations, assisting with the conceptual process design.
• Participate in process reviews for operability, safety, and quality.
• Support production campaigns through in-person observation.
• Analyze production and laboratory data to assist with process understanding.
• Assist with quality investigations and corrective action / preventative action implementation.
• Support process improvement projects to reduce cycle time, increase yield, and improve quality.
• Draft manufacturing documents: process flow diagrams, batch records, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, quality investigations, campaign reports.
• Environmental Engineering(3 - 6 months)
  • Special projects
• Production/Operations Engineering (6 - 9 months)
  • Revise Standard Operating Procedures
  • Troubleshoot operating processes
  • Update and revise batch records and process set-ups
  • Work on process yield or quality improvement projects
  • Using TrackWise perform CAPAs, change controls, process investigations
  • Implement small capital projects
• Reliability Engineering(~3 months)
  • Become familiar with maintenance systems such as calibrations, PM programs, maintenance planning, maintenance supervision, contractor performed maintenance repairs, capital work completed with internal maintenance labor, and maintenance spare parts inventory.
• Validation Engineering (3-6 months)
  • Develop and perform EQ, FQ, IQ, and OQ protocols and reports
  • Oversee equipment validation and revalidation
• Project Engineering (6 - 9 months)
  • Responsible for overseeing small capital projects and/or Safety Card projects

Qualifications/Skills

Applied Math and Science: A strong understanding of the core chemical engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, transport, kinetics, etc.).

Data Analysis, Visualization, Troubleshooting: The ability to analyze data from various sources, including sensors and experiments, to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.

Problem-Solving: With training and support from senior engineers, identify, analyze, and solve complex problems related to chemical processes and plant operations. Includes investigations.

Technical Writing & Communication: The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences.

Attention to Detail: Be meticulous and pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.

Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing priorities, new technologies, and unexpected challenges is important.

Time Management: Ability to handle key assignments, meeting deadlines with supervision.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree.

• Ability to wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, fire-retardant clothing).
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 25
• Regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the
• Comfortable working in a production/lab environment with potential exposure to: Dust, odors, noise, fumes, and varying temperatures.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…?