Process Engineer (Automation & Maintenance Support

QRC Group, Inc; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

QRC Group, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to support automated manufacturing operations for a leading medical device manufacturer in North Carolina. The role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability, supporting production activities, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The candidate will provide technical support for automated filling, labeling, and formulation systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical, electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing, packaging, filling, or production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering

Job description

Process Engineer (Automation & Maintenance Support)

• Contract

QRC Group, LLC is a firm dedicated to offer services to the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Chemical Industries in the validation and regulatory fields.

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We are seeking aProcess Engineerto support automated manufacturing operations for a leading medical device manufacturer in North 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 regulated manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will provide technical and engineering support for automated filling, labeling, and formulation systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

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

Equipment Experience Preferred

Experience supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting the following equipment is desirable:

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

Required Qualifications

• Willing to work in North Carolina
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing, packaging, filling, or production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences industries.
  • Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working with highly automated production systems.
  • Knowledge of spare parts management and inventory control.
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement experience.

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.