Principal Equipment Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer in New York.

You will lead cGMP equipment initiatives, advising on lifecycle strategies and spare part procurement to support scalable manufacturing. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, Facilities, and Project teams to introduce equipment into production areas and guide design reviews, installation, and commissioning across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, or related Engineering field with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience supporting process equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading technical projects, investigations, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle management, reliability, and change control.
• Effective communication to influence decisions across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Specifies cGMP process equipment and spare parts.
• Evaluates equipment for functional equivalence to existing models.
• Supports design reviews, site acceptance, and installation of equipment.
• Writes and implements test plans to demonstrate equipment suitability.
• Supports QA Validation with design docs and protocol execution.
• Authors/updates standard equipment specifications and design guides.
• Implements corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment.
• Prepares engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation.
• Coordinates engineering and warehouse efforts to ensure spare parts stock.
• Maintains clean/safe work environment and regulatory compliance.
• Acts as technical lead on criticality assessments and spare parts procurement for large projects.
• May act as SME during regulatory inspections and investigations.
• Mentors engineers and contractors and promotes knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

Process equipment experience

Project leadership

Equipment lifecycle management

Change control

Effective communication

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, or related Engineering field

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 seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to join our Equipment Engineering team supporting our Industrial Operations and Product Supply organization in New York. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of equipment engineering initiatives that help ensure reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations. You’ll lead equipment lifecycle and obsolescence strategies, support the introduction of equipment into new manufacturing areas, and serve as a domain authority during investigations and sophisticated technical assessments. Working alongside Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Engineering partners, you will help develop equipment solutions that enable the delivery of life‑saving medicines. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where

Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
Work model: On‑Site, Monday - Friday, 08:30AM - 04:30PM

Discover your role

• Specifies cGMP process equipment, components, and spare parts
• Evaluates equipment for Functional Equivalence to existing equipment
• Assists in the design review, site acceptance and installation of equipment
• Writes and implements test plans to demonstrate equipment suitability
• Supports QA Validation department by preparation of design documents and assists in protocol execution
• Authors, reviews, and revises Standard Equipment Specifications and Engineering Design Guides and maintains library for process and utility equipment
• Implements corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment
• Prepares engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation
• Coordinates engineering and warehouse efforts to ensure adequate and appropriate spare parts stock
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment by carrying out procedures, policies, and regulations
• Maintains company reputation by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Function as a Technical Lead for equipment/component criticality assessments and procurement of spare parts of large capital projects
• May act as SME during regulatory inspections and internal investigations
• Acts as a mentor for other Equipment Engineers sharing knowledge including but not limited to: equipment reliability, component criticality
• Assists or may lead an investigation relating to component failures
• Guide multi‑functional efforts to improve asset performance, evaluate replacement solutions, and prepare manufacturing areas for future growth
• Drive equipment obsolescence initiatives by evaluating alternatives, defining specifications, and supporting implementation plans
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, and Project teams to introduce equipment into production areas
• Guide design reviews, installation activities, commissioning efforts, and equipment readiness initiatives across multiple projects
• Mentor engineers and contractors while encouraging a knowledge‑sharing culture within a close‑knit and highly engaged team

This role requires

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, or related Engineering field with 8+ years of directly related experience
• Experience supporting process equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Success leading technical projects, investigations, and multi‑functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle management, reliability, and change control practices
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence decisions across technical and operational teams

Preferred

• Experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with validation, commissioning, or capital project activities
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership

Gowning and Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• May require entry into manufacturing and process areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment
• Ability to work within operational and manufacturing environments, including walking, standing, and navigating production areas as needed
• May occasionally lift or move equipment, tools, or materials according to established safety procedures

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. 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.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

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.

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.

Salary Range (annually) $103,300.00 - $168,500.00