OSD Process Equipment Engineer - Reliability & Optimization

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Engineer with experience in oral solid dosage. The role focuses on reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment to support compliant and efficient production.

The candidate will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on tablet presses, granulators, coating and packaging lines, and will ensure cGMP compliance while collaborating with Production, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical oral solid dosage manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with solid dosage equipment (tablet presses, granulators, coating, packaging lines).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment (blenders, granulators, mills; tablet presses; capsule fillers; coating machines; packaging lines).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installation, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in CMMS.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

CMMS experience

Reading drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field

Job description

Socket.dev in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Engineer with experience in oral solid dosage. The role focuses on reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment to support compliant and efficient production.

The candidate will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on tablet presses, granulators, coating and packaging lines, and will ensure cGMP compliance while collaborating with Production, Quality, and