Principal Engineer

 

Description:

The Role

  • Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for manufacturing equipment/systems, instrumentation, and filling equipment;
  • Work independently on projects and collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing schedules and operations;
  • Hands-on work troubleshooting and repairing bioprocess equipment. Equipment includes fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuges, chromatography systems, incubators, BSCs, controlled temperature units, fillers, isolators and laboratory equipment;
  • Hands-on work with Fill/finish process scale-up and technology transfer including the use of gap analysis, root cause analysis, and risk assessment tools (e.g. Fish bone diagrams, FMEA, etc.);
  • Work within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to complete preventive and responsive maintenance work orders;
  • Work within manual and electronic Quality Systems to implement equipment, facility, and automation change control, document revisions, and conduct equipment/system/instrumentation failure investigations;
  • Work within manual and electronic Facilities Engineering documentation systems to maintain engineering drawings and equipment history files;
  • Lead engineering projects from start to finish including documentation, scheduling, overseeing maintenance mechanics and/or contractors;
  • All other duties as assigned;

 

The Candidate

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required (Chemical or mechanical engineering preferred);
  • 10+ years related work experience required (GMP / Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering);
  • Demonstrated abilities in mechanical/electrical design, repairs and maintenance;
  • Understand and apply engineering principles to troubleshooting and repairing bioprocess equipment and instrumentation;
  • Experience with filling of drug product and familiarity with aseptic filling equipment including isolator technology;
  • Familiarity with cGMPs, regulatory filings, and compliance issues for sterile injectable products manufactured by aseptic processing;
  • Knowledge of documentation practices associated cGMP operations (SOPs, batch records, calibration and maintenance records, equipment logbooks, change control, etc.);
  • Knowledge of biopharmaceutical equipment design, construction, operation, qualification, and maintenance;
  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

 

The Pay

  • The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $135,000 to $180,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states

 

Why you should join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
  • Diverse, inclusive culture
  • Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
  • 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
  • Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Community engagement and green initiatives
  • Generous 401K match
  • Company match on donations to organizations
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
  • WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
  • Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Organization Catalent
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Principal Engineer
Job Location Maryland,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 10 Years
Posted at 2024-12-05 2:48 am
Expires on 2025-01-19