Engineer

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

SUMMARY

• Under general supervision, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment.
• Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects.
• Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity.

FUNCTIONS

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assistance given for unusual problems.
• Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
• Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.

Operations Engineering:

• Function as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity.
• Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.

Design Engineering:

• Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
• Obtain and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
• Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.
• Other functions may be assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Engineering & 2 years of Engineering experience

• Preferred: Chemical Engineering background
• Experience in Biotech/Biopharma companies
• Drug Substance manufacturing support/technical support experience
• Statistical/Data Analysis experience
• Technical Writing Skills