Equipment Process Engineer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Severn
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Equipment Process Engineer Position Summary:Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.--Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy is a growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent provides process development and GMP manufacturing services for Phase I/II clinical trials to industry leaders as well as innovative start-ups utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and therapies for people when they are most in need. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to the delivery of our services and products to our customers and their patients.Catalent Pharma Solutions in Harmans, MD is hiring an Equipment Engineer is responsible for aspects of introducing a new suite of biopharmaceutical products at our development and manufacturing sites. The majority of process will be liquid formulations manufactured under single-use production concept, in cleanroom environment. This role is involved in onboarding new process equipment, working closely on the ground with production and development personnel, preparing and executing commissioning and qualification protocols, organizing the production process equipment layout, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the validated status of process equipment. The project will require a full-time engineer and is a tremendous opportunity for an ambitious hands-on engineer to become a core team player in a team working for an expanding CDMO. All work to be carried out in compliance with cGMP and company standard operating procedures and policies.This is a full-time, salaried role.-- This is on site. The core hours are Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PMCatalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and--compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.--The Role

• Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for manufacturing equipment/systems and instrumentation;
• Work independently on assigned 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, and laboratory equipment;
• 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;
• Work in mechanical rooms on utility systems (high purity water, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, specialty gases);
• Will be a company SME on bioprocess equipment across all operating departments (process development, manufacturing, testing/Quality Control);
• Work closely with facilities mechanics to minimize equipment down times, expedite preventive maintenance (PM) schedules;
• All other duties as assigned;The Candidate
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 1+ years related work experience (GMP / Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering) required;
  • Demonstrated abilities in mechanical/electrical design, repairs and maintenance;
  • Understand and apply engineering principles to troubleshooting and repairing bioprocess equipment and instrumentation;
  • Demonstrate use of problem solving and continuous improvement techniques;
  • 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;
  • Knowledge of Metrology, instrumentation calibration practices, equipment process controls, and building automation systems;
  • Exhibit strong technical writing ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts;
  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;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 categoriesCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!-- Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.--personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.--------Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice .

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