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Sr. Equipment Engineer

Yoh Life Sciences  is hiring for a Sr. Equipment Engineer with our biopharmaceutical customer in  Carlsbad, CA.   The Sr. Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment in an FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical production environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in automated equipment systems, a solid understanding of regulatory compliance, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues expeditiously in order to minimize down time.

Position:  Sr. Equipment Engineer
Duration:  Permanent 
Salary:  120-140k DOE
Schedule:  Onsite M-F 

 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides technical support for cGMP manufacturing equipment including automated filling lines, isolators, environmental monitoring equipment, building management system, etc. during production operations.
  
  
• Troubleshoots automation system issues and implements corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  
  
• Programs and configures Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMI interfaces for manufacturing operations.
  
  
• Oversees and works closely with equipment service technicians assisting in routine and complex maintenance, upgrades, calibrations, qualifications and repairs.
  
  
• Leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical manufacturing equipment.
  
  
• Authors and maintains systems documentation including functional specifications, SOPs, calibration, qualification and validation documentation, change controls, deviations, root cause investigations, CAPAs and other cGMP documentation.
  
  
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Operations and Quality to develop and execute continuous improvement projects.
  
  
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during regulatory inspections by providing technical expertise and documentation.
  
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintains tight timelines.
  
  
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5 + years of professional level experience working with automated biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated production environment.
  
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of sterile manufacturing processes and aseptic techniques.
  
  
• Working knowledge of applicable global quality standards (ISO 13485; 21 CFR 210, 211, 820, Part 11; EU Annex 1
  
  
• Experience reading/writing technical documents, SOPs, validation protocols, and reports.
  
  
• Experience leading investigations into nonconformances and deviations generated by automated manufacturing equipment.
  
  
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented with superior data analysis and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.