Principal Equipment Engineer
Core
Specify and commission small equipment and components for biopharmaceutical process systems, ensuring functional equivalence and suitability for production.
Role type
Principal Equipment Engineer (Biopharma Manufacturing)
Builds
cGMP process equipment, components, and spare parts for life-changing medicines
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Required skills
Equipment specification, Functional equivalence evaluation, Test plan authoring, Design review, QA Validation support, Change control documentation, Corrective/preventative actions, CAD software, Project planning
Preferred skills
Chemical/biochemical/mechanical engineering degree, Biopharmaceutical process equipment experience, Independent decision making
Technologies
CAD software
Responsibilities
Specify cGMP process equipment and components; Evaluate equipment for Functional Equivalence; Assist in design review, site acceptance, and installation; Write and execute test plans; Support QA Validation department; Author Standard Equipment Specifications; Implement corrective/preventative actions; Prepare engineering evaluations for change control; Support capital projects with spare parts.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
