Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

Unither Pharmaceuticals; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical premiums

401(k) match

HSA contributions

Annual performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Unither Pharmaceuticals’ Rochester site, part of a French pharmaceutical group, seeks a Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to drive packaging and filling systems projects. You will guide technical design, installation, and commissioning for manufacturing equipment in a regulated setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and ensure documentation and validation align with cGMP requirements while supporting site improvements and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years in manufacturing or packaging technology.
• PMP a plus; FDA/regulatory exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in technical discussions with potential suppliers (suppliers).
• Organize and write specifications based on needs and URS.
• Launch tenders (RFP/RSS).
• Coordinate commissioning and validation of packaging equipment.
• Coordinate with external companies to meet deadlines within budget.
• Assist with commissioning and in production start-up.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Packaging equipment operation

Vision systems

Validation requirements

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree considered a plus

Tools

CAD

P&ID diagrams

Job description

Who we are?

As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.

Who we are?

As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.

As a world leader in sterile single dose, we have 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2400 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 360 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineer,

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a technical resource supporting company objectives with respect to engineering design, process, and implementation with primary focus on machinery used in the packaging production process. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) with regards to filling and packaging systems. Projects include but are not limited to: manufacturing systems, non-sterile filing systems, packaging systems, process pumps and piping, utility systems, new facility construction and upgrades, and other control systems and applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage in technical discussions with potential suppliers

• Organize and write specifications based on the needs and requirements (URS)


• Launch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)


• Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)


• Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal manner.

Execute Projects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the defined budget

• Work in partnership with external companies


• Propose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays


• Proactively alert site management to potential problems


• Ensure the successful commissioning of the project

Monitor the installations and commissioning of equipment

• Coordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructions


• Possess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolution


• Respect the data in the specifications


• Communicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraints


• Assist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into production


• Carry out an assessment after each commissioning


• Serves in an expert role in writing feasibility and line trials, qualification protocols, execution of the tests, writing and approval of any resulting reports.

Participate in operator training (training)

• Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical content


• Organize training in collaboration with suppliers

Study the technical needs associated with new site investments

• Participate in different project groups


• Collect and analyze needs from internal stakeholders


• Define technical solutions and implementations


• Respect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality Assurance.


• Take into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)


• Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraints

Ensure the documentation of completed projects is updated

• Collect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized design


• Create technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practices

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with equivalent experience.

• Master’s Degree considered a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8 years in either a manufacturing environment, or equipment and packaging technology


• Proficiency in CAD and P&ID diagram creation, editing and review


• PMP a plus


• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA) a plus

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Strong background in technical troubleshooting, problem solving.


• Detailed knowledge of packaging equipment operation, vision systems, and validation requirements.


• Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams


• Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, and commission systems and processing equipment.


• Strong project management skills.


• Batch processing, facilities, building utilities and infrastructure knowledge and experience.


• Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systems a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:

• Traditional office environment, with frequent visits to other areas of the facility, including production areas, loading docks, and laboratories.


• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.


• Must wear safety glasses and other protective items as required.


• Sitting 75% of the day; standing or walking 25%.


• Ability to travel for business (Domestic and International)

Compensation Range

110,000.00 - 115,000.00 USD

• The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)


• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution


• HSA contributions with wellness incentives


• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility


• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.

More Than Just a Paycheck

At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.

We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.

Join us and make a difference!

Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.