Biotech GMP Process Equipment Engineer

TCWGlobal; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking a Process Equipment Engineer to support fully automated gene and cell therapy manufacturing platforms in Bridgewater, NJ. The role focuses on keeping the process running, quick issue identification, basic equipment troubleshooting, and clear communication with engineers and technical teams.

This is a full-time direct hire position with 7:00–4:30 or 6:00–6:00 shifts (5 on/5 off). Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences and 3+ years of GMP manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 3+ years of GMP manufacturing, biotech, pharma, or regulated production support.
• Strong process understanding and ability to identify when a process isn't running correctly.
• Basic hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Ability to document activities in GMP-compliant records.

Responsibilities

• Support gene therapy systems that are already built and processing patient cartridges.
• Monitor equipment and process performance during production runs.
• Identify process or equipment issues and communicate observations clearly to technical teams.
• Perform basic hands-on troubleshooting, including loose cables, sensor adjustments, simple mechanical issues, and equipment alarms.
• Support preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and service teams to resolve production issues.
• Document maintenance, troubleshooting, and support activities in a GMP-compliant manner.
• Support change controls, CAPA investigations, SOPs, and work instructions as needed.
• Participate in training to learn gene and cell therapy manufacturing platforms and process flow.
• Support after-hours/on-call needs as required for GMP operations.

Skills

Engineering/technical degree

GMP manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

On-site lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field

Job description

TCWGlobal is seeking a Process Equipment Engineer to support fully automated gene and cell therapy manufacturing platforms in Bridgewater, NJ. The role focuses on keeping the process running, quick issue identification, basic equipment troubleshooting, and clear communication with engineers and technical teams.

This is a full-time direct hire position with 7:00–4:30 or 6:00–6:00 shifts (5 on/5 off). Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences and 3+ years of GMP manufacturing