Engineer - Process Equipment : 26-03361

Akraya; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Biopharmaceutical Equipment Engineer to oversee reliable operation and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated setting. You will lead system upgrades, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive compliance with cGMP and quality systems.

The role requires proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and collaboration with inspectors to minimize downtime and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to perform and coordinate complex technical troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work a flexible 4x10 shift, including one weekend day.
• Experience within highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing with cGMP environments and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage biopharmaceutical process equipment systems.
• Lead engineering improvements and upgrades for equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance for optimal performance.
• Oversee commissioning, qualification, and interact with inspectors.
• Analyze system performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

GMP Systems

Biopharmaceutical/Process Equipment

Commissioning & Qualification

Technical Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis/RCA

Statistical Process Control/SPC

Maintenance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Job description

Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 12+ Months Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite) Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 Per Hour

Primary Skills:

• Root Cause Analysis (advanced)
• GMP Systems (advanced)
• Biopharmaceutical/Process Equipment (advanced)
• Commissioning & Qualification (advanced)
• Technical Troubleshooting (advanced)
• Root Cause Analysis/RCA (intermediate)
• Statistical Process Control/SPC (intermediate)
• Maintenance (intermediate)
• Equipment Troubleshooting (intermediate)

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the reliable operation and improvement of biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The engineer will lead initiatives to upgrade systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance in a regulated environment. This position requires proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and driving solutions to minimize production downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage biopharmaceutical process equipment systems.
• Lead engineering improvements and upgrades for equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance for optimal performance.
• Oversee commissioning, qualification, and interact with inspectors.
• Analyze system performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to perform and coordinate complex technical troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work a flexible 4x10 shift, including one weekend day.
• This role requires experience within the highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with cGMP environments and associated quality systems.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!