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Engineering Technician (12 month secondment)

UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide comprehensive engineering support for the Steriles Business Unit, focusing on production process equipment maintenance, repairs, and GMP compliance for vial inspection, assembly, and packaging.

Role type

Multi-skilled Engineering Technician (Manufacturing)

Builds

Production line equipment and sterile packaging systems for blockbuster pharmaceutical products

Domain

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Sterile Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work

Required skills

cGMP compliance, SAP/MERPS system usage, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), breakdown repair, equipment calibration, GMP documentation, contractor supervision, sterile process boundary control, infrastructure maintenance (electricity, piped services, drainage), system operation (air compressors, VHP, refrigeration)

Preferred skills

ISO 5/ISO 7 classified area experience, Lean Management, Digital Fluency, Data Integrity

Technologies

SAP, MERPS, GPS tools

Responsibilities

Perform breakdown repairs and PPM on production/plant equipment; calibrate equipment instrumentation; manage GMP safety and quality documentation; supervise internal/external contractors; operate and maintain air compressors, VHP, and refrigeration systems; execute engineering change controls; support new product introductions; deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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