Process Engineer (Automation & Maintenance Support)

QRC Group; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QRC Group is seeking a Process Engineer to support automated manufacturing operations and maintain equipment reliability in a highly regulated environment. The role involves troubleshooting, process optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Preferred candidates have a mechanical/electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering background, experience with automated filling/packaging systems, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with automated manufacturing, packaging, filling, or production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled preventive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support during line operation, including equipment adjustments.
• Assist with mechanical line changeovers and equipment setup activities.
• Support spare parts management, including inventory and availability of critical components.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Equipment reliability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Shibuya Filling Systems

Optima Filling Systems

Herma Labeling Equipment

Formulation Tank Farm Systems

Job description

Process Engineer (Automation & Maintenance Support)

Caguas, Puerto Rico

We are seeking a Process Engineer to supportautomated manufacturing operations for a leading medical device manufacturer inNorth Carolina. This position will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting production operations, troubleshooting process issues,and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulatedmanufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will provide technical and engineeringsupport for automated filling, labeling, and formulation systems whilecollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, andcompliant operations.

• Support and executescheduled preventive maintenance activities on automated manufacturingequipment.
  
• Troubleshoot equipmentand process-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain productionschedules.
  
• Provide technicalsupport during line operation, including equipment adjustments and processoptimization.
  
• Assist with mechanicalline changeovers and equipment setup activities.
  
• Support spare partsmanagement activities, including inventory monitoring and availability ofcritical components.
  
• Investigate equipmentfailures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Analyze equipmentperformance and identify opportunities for reliability and efficiencyimprovements.
  
• Collaborate withOperations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technicalchallenges.
  
• Ensure all activitiesare conducted in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Maintain accuratedocumentation of maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement activities.
  

Equipment Experience Preferred

Experience supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting thefollowing equipment is desirable:

• Shibuya Filling Systems
  
• Optima Filling Systems
  
• Formulation Tank FarmSystems
  
• Herma Labeling Equipment
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Willing to work in North Carolina
  
• Bachelor's Degree inMechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
  
• Experience supportingautomated manufacturing, packaging, filling, or production equipment.
  
• Strong troubleshootingand root cause analysis skills.
  
• Experience withpreventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
  
• Ability to workeffectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong communication andproblem-solving abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within thepharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences industries.
  
• Familiarity withGMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  
• Experience working withhighly automated production systems.
  
• Knowledge of spare partsmanagement and inventory control.
  
• Lean Manufacturingand/or Continuous Improvement experience.