Sr Engineer

ECHO Consulting Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECHO Consulting Group in Puerto Rico seeks an on-site engineer to independently characterize and optimize processes in operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects. You will apply advanced engineering principles to design and implement major system modifications and present results for complex issues.

The role involves developing solutions with other departments, supervising a small team, and ensuring schedule, budget and quality constraints are met while advancing equipment

Qualifications

• Pharma/Biotech manufacturing knowledge required.
• Experience in engineering design, maintenance and project execution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex assignments requiring new engineering techniques.
• Develop policies and procedures impacting multiple units.
• Supervise and review work of engineers and technicians.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques within specialty.
• Coordinate with related disciplines to scope modifications.
• Serve as SME for a design/maintenance area and determine methodologies.
• Plan and conduct projects with mature engineering knowledge.

Skills

Pharma/Biotech Processes

Validation & Compliance

Specialized Equipment

Advanced Problem Solving

Resource Optimization

Project Lifecycle

Multi-Project Handling

Vendor & Contractor Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Communication

Education

Doctorate

Masters + 2 years of Engineering experience

Bachelors in Engineering + 4 years of Engineering experience

Tools

CMMS (Work orders)

Job description

ECHO Consulting Group is a leader in providing solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and food industries. ECHO Consulting Group delivers high-quality solutions in CQV, quality management, regulatory compliance, manufacturing support, and project management. We are committed to offering exciting career opportunities in a workplace that values trust, respect, teamwork, creative talent, enthusiasm, and diligence. We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about quality, collaboration, and delivering results. We believe great talent deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package and professional development.

Summary of Role:

Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, process and/or capital projects. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity

Responsibilities

• Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures.

• Develop engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.

• Supervise, coordinate and review work of a small staff of engineers, associates and/or technicians on an ongoing basis as well as on a project basis.

• Employ advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertise.

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fields.

• Serves as a peer-recognized engineering technology specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.

• Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects.* Other functions may be assigned

Design Engineering

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Work with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility modifications.

• Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality constraints.

• Coordinate the work of consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.

• Develop departmental budgets or project budgets encompassing multiple disciplines for area within project or entirety of smaller Project

Shift :
Administrative and/or 1st Shift

Location : Juncos, PR

Education

-Doctorate OR Masters + 2 years of Engineering experience OR Bachelors in Engineering + 4 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Equipment ownership at CMMS system (Work orders approval, closing, PM strategy, spare parts' definition/accuracy/updates), reliability and change control assessments and requirements.

• Collaborate with Engineering Staff to ensure the best maintenance strategy on manufacturing equipment operations.

• Responsible for enhancing system reliability focusing on equipment availability, downtime reduction and maintenance optimization

• Develop equipment performance metrics (availability, downtime, etc.) with emphasis on identifying equipment performance improvement opportunities.

• Lead the implementation of equipment improvements projects

• SME (Subject Matter Expert) for systems regarding design, maintenance and point of contact during compliance operations.

• Support equipment troubleshooting within the functional area or in the scope of technical expertise.

• Support deviation process and define, Implement and own CAPAs associated to equipment within area of expertise Drives Environmental, Health and Safety compliance within the organization

Skills

• Pharma/Biotech Processes: Strong knowledge of production and engineering science.

• Validation & Compliance: Expertise in writing, executing, and managing validation protocols under strict GLP/GMP standards.

• Specialized Equipment: Hands-on operation and expertise in lab equipment and specific processes.

• Advanced Problem Solving: Ability to solve routine to highly complex technical issues using scientific theory, calculations, and data analysis.

• Resource Optimization: Skilled at identifying and deploying internal or external resources to resolve issues independently.

• Project Lifecycle: Experienced in project management, from schedule and cost development to execution and completion.

• Multi-Project Handling: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Skilled in supervising third-party contractors and vendors.

• Team Leadership: Proven track record in delegation, teambuilding, and collaboration across diverse working styles.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in negotiation, persuasion, facilitation, and conflict resolution.

• Technical Communication: Proficient in technical report writing and professional presentations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ECHO Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

We assure you that your opportunity for employment with ECHO Consulting Group, Inc. depends solely on your qualifications.