Senior Project Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 88,300 - 168,500; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Project Engineering team in Troy, NY. You'll design and specify cGMP process equipment, manage significant projects, and lead the installation of equipment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience, especially with biopharmaceutical processes. The role offers a salary range from $88,300 to $168,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/process engineering experience for Senior Project Engineer.
• 8+ years of experience for Principal Project Engineer.
• Direct experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify cGMP process equipment.
• Manage mid-to-large sized projects related to process equipment.
• Lead design review and installation of equipment.
• Prepare diagrams and engineering evaluations.
• Support QA/Validation with design documents.

Skills

Process control systems and automation

Project management

Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication

Engineering documentation for cGMP

Biopharmaceutical equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to join our growing Project Engineering team. Our team designs, specifies and commissions new and renovated biopharmaceutical process and clean utility equipment. We provide engineering support and lead deviation investigations for existing equipment and manufacturing processes to support the production of our life-changing medications.

As a Senior Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Designing and specifying cGMP process equipment, piping, and/or controls including development and review of engineering documentation
• Managing mid-to-large sized projects related to process equipment and clean utilities including start-up and commissioning
• Leading the design review, site acceptance and installation of equipment
• Preparing piping and instrumentation diagrams and other related drawings
• Developing Process Flow Diagrams for manufacturing processes
• Supporting QA/Validation department by preparing design documents and assisting in protocol execution
• Assisting in investigations of process equipment, utility systems and control system anomalies, as well as safety incidents
• Implementing corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment and manufacturing processes
• Preparing engineering evaluations and test plans for executing modification change control documentation
• Supervising mechanical, electrical, automation and engineering contractors
• Traveling up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally

This position might be for you if you:

• Are interested in having a broad scope with a variety of tasks, seeing the entire process, not just specific equipment or processes
• Enjoy solving puzzles and challenges, supporting investigations across the business
• Have a desire to contribute to elements of design work by helping to specify and translate customer needs into equipment
• Want to do more than just project management or troubleshooting, balancing your technical and project management skills
• Have a solid understanding of process control systems and automation
• Are skilled at planning and tracking project activities and schedules
• Are thoroughly knowledgeable with engineering documentation required for cGMP process equipment as well as sanitary equipment design requirements
• Have working knowledge of biopharmaceutical equipment
• Have demonstrated strengths with strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication
• Are adept at building and maintaining relationships and leading without direct authority
• Show resiliency and flexibility in the face of challenging situations

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering (or another relevant Engineering discipline) and the following minimum years of experience in project/process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Direct experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment is preferred.

• Senior Project Engineer: 5+ years
• Principal Project Engineer: 8+ years

Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.

Salary Range (annually)

$88,300.00 - $168,500.00

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company’s business.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications etc.