Technical Engineer

Position Summary

Drives technical projects, equipment installation, equipment preparation before it can be released for production, improvements for the assigned business unit to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, customer service and safety of Austin pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing processes and equipment, suggest and evaluate improvement alternatives, and assists with implementation of process improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provide technical support for production and maintenance when problems are persistent. Provide technical support to Validation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with production operations and perform data analysis of performance including downtime, efficiency, scrap rates etc. to identify, evaluate and implement continuous improvements.
• Working to become SME. Participate in and start to lead troubleshooting of issues arising in existing processes.
• Performs developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.
• Participate in development of URS, work instructions and specifications. Provides technical input for project scope development and execution.
• Work closely with project engineers to support project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and supports validation for new equipment. Participates in large project teams.
• Train new employees in the use of equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures.
• Develops and delivers working relationships and communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers, production, quality, and maintenance) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Work on special projects as they arise.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Competent in your domain. Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.
• Has a basic understanding of best practices. Has a basic to intermediate understanding of engineering discipline.
• Have awareness of the broader equipment strategy and contribute to it.
• Ability to receive general project direction from project manager or upper management depending on the criticality of the situation.
• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required: Any engineering field. Preferred disciplines are: Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Preferred experience: manufacturing equipment, maintenance and / or experience as process engineer implementing improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Work experience in pharmaceuticals or a regulated environment is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift 45 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work 100% of the time in the field with hands on the equipment.
• Some work is performed in a clean room environment.
• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 lbs.