Engineering Technician

Perrigo Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company is hiring an Engineering Technician to support day-to-day engineering activities, documentation, trials, and supplier coordination in a GMP-regulated environment. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company requirements.

The position offers a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Friday schedule with potential flexibility for trials and plant activities. Pay range is $28.00–$38.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical support environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering team with project, maintenance, reliability, facilities, and process engineering activities.
• Create and update SOPs, ESIs, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare, coordinate, and document engineering and production trials.
• Assist engineers with project documentation, schedules, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Track project schedules, budgets, milestones, and action items.
• Support Change Controls, CAPAs, deviations, and related quality system activities.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain engineering drawings, technical files, equipment records, and documentation.
• Collect, organize, and analyze equipment, maintenance, and reliability data.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for the Engineering team.
• Assist with facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.
• Support procurement of project materials, equipment, and spare parts.

Skills

Strong organizational

Communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Engineering Technician provides day-to-day support to the Engineering team by assisting with documentation, project coordination, purchasing, trials, data collection, and contractor management. This role supports engineers execute projects efficiently while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company requirements.

Pay range is between $28.00- $38.00/hr

Scope of the Role

• Support the Engineering team with project, maintenance, reliability, facilities, and process engineering activities.
• Create and update SOPs, ESIs, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare, coordinate, and document engineering and production trials.
• Assist engineers with project documentation, schedules, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Track project schedules, budgets, milestones, and action items.
• Support Change Controls, CAPAs, deviations, and related quality system activities.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain engineering drawings, technical files, equipment records, and documentation.
• Collect, organize, and analyze equipment, maintenance, and reliability data.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for the Engineering team.
• Assist with facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.
• Support procurement of project materials, equipment, and spare parts.
• Learn and administer engineering software systems and databases.
• Support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors.
• Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, and company standards.

Experience Required

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical support environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting multiple engineers.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Work Schedule

• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support trials, contractor work, equipment installations, or plant shutdown activities.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

We are 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo