Instrument Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Troy, New York, is seeking an experienced Instrument Engineer to support cGMP manufacturing instrumentation and drive project execution. You will specify instrumentation, write test plans, and perform troubleshooting to ensure equipment meets fit-for-purpose standards.

Onsite role, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with opportunities to coordinate with suppliers and contractors. BS/BA in Engineering and 2+ years of experience required (Senior level 5+ years).

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years for Instrument Engineer; 5+ years for Senior Instrument Engineer.
• Experience with common process instrumentation: load cells, transmitters/gauges, pH sensors, dissolved oxygen, temperature, mass flow meters, UV analyzers, conductivity, TOC, level sensors.
• Biopharmaceutical process equipment experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead multiple projects with tight timelines and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a project manager; plan, execute, and close projects within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Specify cGMP process instrumentation, components, and spare parts
• Write and execute test plans to demonstrate instrument suitability
• Implement corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment
• Prepare engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation

Skills

Project management

Process instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Automation understanding

Investigations leadership

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are looking for an experienced Instrument Engineer to join our team! Our Instrument Engineers support projects for new and/or replacement instruments and assure they are fit-for-purpose. We support investigations where measurement issues may be a contributing root cause, and we develop specifications and standards for instruments. In this role, you will support authoring and maintain configuration specifications for manufacturing equipment for the production of our life-changing products. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location: Troy, New York, United States

Work model: Onsite Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Discover your role:

• Operate as a project manager; plan, execute, and close projects within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Specify cGMP process instrumentation, components, and spare parts
• Set priorities for and complete Calibration Range and Tolerance Justifications forms for new instruments
• Evaluate new instruments for Functional Equivalence to existing instrumentation that has become obsolete
• Review and approve input/output lists for automated systems
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex instrumentation and associated systems
• Create and maintain configuration specifications for cGMP manufacturing equipment
• Assist in the design review of equipment, and approved supplier lists for instrumentation
• Write and execute test plans to demonstrate instrument suitability
• Implement corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment
• Prepare engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation
• Possibly supervise engineering contractors

This role requires:

• BS/BA in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred and the following minimum years of relevant experience engineering experience for each level: Instrument Engineer: 2+ years Senior Instrument Engineer: 5+ years
• Understanding of common process instrumentation, including load cells, pressure transmitters/gauges, pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, temperature sensors, mass flow meters, UV analyzers, conductivity sensors, TOC analyzers, and level sensors
• Demonstrated ability to guide the prioritization, coordination, and completion of multiple projects within tight timeframes, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to think independently to make quality decisions based on analyzing available and potentially limited information
• Experience utilizing advanced problem-solving methods and leadership for investigations
• Direct experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment is highly desirable
• Understanding of process control systems and automation is preferred
• Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.

Salary Range (annually) $75,300.00 - $123,300.00

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.