Engineer - Commercial Engineering Support

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group is seeking an Engineer to provide engineering support for commercial operations at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. The role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and applying engineering principles to system modifications and capital projects.

Under general supervision, you will work with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Development, Utilities, Facilities, QA and Validation to develop requirements for system changes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMPs/GLPs and validation processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for commercial operations and process optimization at a biopharma site.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and apply engineering principles to system modifications and capital projects.
• Audit equipment performance and regulatory compliance; collaborate across departments to develop modification requirements.
• Support design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget; assess quotes and cost estimates.
• Organize and present results for operational issues and engineering projects.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Technical report writing

Personal organization

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 2 years experience

Job description

We are seeking an Engineer to provide engineering support to commercial operations at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Under general supervision, this role characterizes process optimization strategies, troubleshoots operational issues and applies engineering principles to system modifications, experiments and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity using standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Act as technical expert for equipment and systems during troubleshooting; support daily operations to meet schedules and resolve complex problems.
• Audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of equipment and systems.
• Work with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Development, Utilities, Facilities, QA and Validation to develop requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
• Support design, engineering and construction projects within schedule and budget; obtain and critique equipment quotes and prepare cost estimates and schedules.
• Organize, analyze and present results for operational issues and engineering projects.

Education

• Master's degree; OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 2 years of engineering experience
• Preferred background: Chemical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Statistical analysis experience
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical companies
• Drug substance manufacturing or technical support experience
• Familiarity with validation processes and validation protocol execution and writing
• Ability to interpret and apply GMPs and GLPs; documentation in a highly regulated environment

Key Skills

• Analytical problem solving and applied engineering
• Technical report writing and basic technical presentations
• Personal organization and managing change
• Computer literacy; bilingual English/Spanish communication

• Contract position: approximately 24 months (November 2026 – November 2028), with possible extension
• Shift: 1st shift / Administrative shift
• Days: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week)
• On-site in Juncos, Puerto Rico