Engineer

Weil Group, Inc; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weil Group, Inc is seeking an Engineer who collaborates with Facilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EHS, and service providers to ensure facility systems operate safely, reliably, and in GMP/regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on characterizing process optimization strategies, troubleshooting operational issues, and applying basic engineering principles to design and implement system modifications or capital projects, with emphasis on minor scope projects.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of pharma/biotech processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with validation processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP documentation and validation protocol execution is preferred.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to production and to develop routine technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques; assist with unusual problems.
• Perform assignments with clear objectives requiring investigation of limited variables.
• Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.
• Audit operational performance and regulatory compliance of equipment or systems.
• Collaborate with research, manufacturing, maintenance, and quality teams on system modifications.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical report writing

Verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2 years of engineering experience

Job description

The Engineer works closely with Facilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EHS, and external engineering and service providers to ensure facility systems operate safely, reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable GMP and regulatory requirements.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity

FUNCTIONS

• 1. Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• 2. Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures. Assistance given for unusual problems.
• 3. Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables. (*)
• 4. Initiate and complete routine technical tasks. (*)
• Operations Engineering:
  • 1. Function as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems. (*)
  • 2. Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity. (*)
  • 3. Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications. (*)
• Design Engineering:
  • 1. Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints. (*)
  • 2. Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents. (*)
  • 3. Obtain and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
  • 4. Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.
• * Other functions may be assigned

EDUCATION

Masters degree OR Bachelors degree in Engineering & 2 years of Engineering experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
• Familiarity with validation processes
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate. Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Ability to apply engineering science to production.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
  • Problem solving and applied engineering.
  • Basic technical report writing.
  • Verbal communication.
  • Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol execution requirements.
• Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
  • Basic technical presentations.
  • Personal Organization.
  • Validation Protocol Writing.
  • Dealing with and managing change.
  • Technical (Equipment Specific).
  • Analytical Problem Solving.
  • Computer Literacy.

Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.