Sr Engineer - 35630

Mirus Consulting Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

mîrus Consulting Group, based in Humacao, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead commissioning, qualification, and characterization of manufacturing, utility, facility, and laboratory systems within a regulated pharma/biotech environment, ensuring GMP compliance with FDA/EMA standards.

This role collaborates across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, and external vendors to ensure systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated to approved requirements

Qualifications

• Education credentials require a doctorate or master's with related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years related experience.
• Master's with 2+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&Q strategy and planning.
• Oversee commissioning and qualification activities.
• Coordinate IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, and EMA compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Technical writing

Quality systems

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

• Lead risk assessments (e.g., ISPE Baseline, ASTM E2500) to determine qualification scope.

mîrus Consulting Group is a local company based in Humacao, Puerto Rico that provides computer system validation and information technology consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and other organizations across the Island and parts of the United States. Its services include the assessment and validation of automation equipment, network infrastructures and business processes, as well as the project management involved.

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer is responsible for leading and executing commissioning, qualification, and characterization activities for manufacturing, utility, facility, and laboratory systems within a regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment. This role ensures compliance with GMP regulations, FDA, EMA, and internal quality standards while supporting project execution, system startup, validation, and lifecycle management of qualified systems.

This Senior Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, and external vendors to ensure systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with approved requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. C&Q Strategy & Planning
   
   
   
   • Develop and implement the overall Commissioning & Qualification strategy aligned with project and regulatory requirements.
   
   
   • Define system boundaries and identify direct/indirect impact systems.
   
   
   • Lead risk assessments (e.g., ISPE Baseline, ASTM E2500) to determine qualification scope.
   
   
   • Develop C&Q plans, schedules, and resource forecasting.
   
   
   
   


2. Commissioning Activities
   
   
   
   • Oversee and/or execute commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
   
   
   • Ensure systems are installed and operate per design specifications.
   
   
   • Coordinate with vendors and contractors during startup activities.
   
   
   • Review and approve commissioning documentation and test results.
   
   
   
   


3. Qualification Execution (IQ/OQ/PQ)
   
   
   
   • Author, review, and approve qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ).
   
   
   • Ensure traceability from User Requirements Specifications (URS) through testing.
   
   
   • Execute or oversee protocol execution and ensure proper documentation of results.
   
   
   
   


4. Documentation & Compliance
   
   
   
   • Ensure all C&Q documentation complies with GMP, FDA, EMA, and internal Amgen standards.
   
   
   • Maintain document lifecycle within electronic systems.
   
   
   • Support data integrity and ALCOA+ principles throughout qualification activities.
   
   
   • Prepare and support validation summary reports.
   
   
   
   


5. Risk Management & Change Control
   
   
   
   • Lead and document risk assessments related to system qualification.
   
   
   • Evaluate and manage change controls impacting validated systems.
   
   
   • Assess impact of deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
   
   
   
   


6. Cross-functional Coordination
   
   
   
   • Collaborate with Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance (QA), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
   
   
   • Interface with system owners and technical authorities.
   
   
   • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.
   
   
   • Support project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
   
   
   
   


7. Characterization Process
   
   
   
   • Develop the characterization protocols.
   
   
   • Execute the characterization activities.
   
   
   • Develop and review the characterization reports
   
   
   
   

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Doctorate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, OR


• Master's Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of directly related Engineering experience, OR


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 4+ years of directly related Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing industry.


• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, FDA requirements, EMA guidelines, and industry best practices.


• Experience with commissioning and qualification of process equipment, utilities, cleanrooms, and manufacturing systems.


• Knowledge of ISPE Baseline Guides, ASTM E2500, risk management methodologies, and validation lifecycle concepts.


• Experience authoring and reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation.


• Familiarity with electronic document management and quality systems.


• Strong problem-solving, project management, and technical writing skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability.

We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications