Engineer I, Engineering GELP

WuXi Biologics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cranbury Township is seeking candidates for their Global Emerging Leaders Program, offering a 24-month rotation including international experiences. The program develops future leaders in biopharmaceutical facility design and technical operations. Ideal candidates hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering fields, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are ready for global travel. Opportunities include mentoring by senior leaders and hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years work experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Exposure to GMP, automation, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and interest in biopharma.

Responsibilities

• Support facility design, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate on capital projects, including equipment selection.
• Drive process and equipment optimization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Team-working

Communication skills

Education

M.Sc. to Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Bioprocess Engineering

Job description

Job Title - Sr. Associate Engineer to Engineer I (M.Sc.) or Engineer II to Sr. Engineer I (Ph.D.)

A total of 24‑month rotation with 1st rotation for 12 months in the U.S., followed by two or three rotations for 3‑6 months each. One of the rotations will be in China. Specific rotation plans can be customized.

Rotation options

• US Process & Reliability Engineering team
• US Engineering Automation team
• US Validation Engineering team
• US EHS team
• China/Global engineering team

Work Location

Canbury NJ

Job Summary

The Global Emerging Leaders Program (GELP) is a 2‑year rotational leadership development program designed to cultivate future business and technical leaders within WuXi Biologics. Participants gain hands‑on experience through cross‑functional rotations, strategic project work, and exposure to global operations. Mentorship by director‑level and above senior leaders throughout the rotations. Candidates who successfully complete the program will be offered to join WuXi Biologics global network (not limited to the U.S. site) as management at levels ranging from Manager to Associate Director.

The Engineering track of the Global Emerging Leaders Program (GELP) develops future leaders in biopharmaceutical facility design, automation, and technical operations. Participants will gain hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing infrastructure, capital projects, and process optimization in a GMP‑regulated environment, and EHS management.

Job Responsibilities

• Support facility design, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) activities.
• Collaborate on capital projects, including equipment selection and implementation.
• Learn process monitoring and control, digitization strategy and implementation.
• Drive process and equipment optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Manufacturing and MSAT teams to improve system performance.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analyses investigations.
• Engage in leadership development and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. to Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Bioprocess Engineering with 0–2‑year work experience.
• Exposure to GMP, automation, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving, technical aptitude, team‑working and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and interest in biopharma.
• Interest in large‑scale biologics manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel and participate in global rotations (if applicable).
• May require some evening work hours and conference call time to meet global team time zones.

WuXi Biologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.