Description
We are seeking a MDPI Equipment Engineer to provide mechanical and automation expertise to support safe, reliable manufacturing at our Zebulon site, a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on mechanical, instrumentation, and controls troubleshooting on production equipment and peripheral systems.
- Lead design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and continuous improvement activities for equipment and automation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and compliant with regulations.
- Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment and process issues.
- Mentor technicians and junior engineers, share best practices, and support capability development.
- Contribute to equipment lifecycle documentation, including FAT, SAT, commissioning records, and validation deliverables.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience supporting production equipment, automation, or controls in a Pharma or Medical Devices regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with mechanical and automation troubleshooting on production equipment.
- Experience delivering equipment projects, installations, or upgrades from design to handover.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of automation systems such as PLC, HMI, SCADA, and MES, and familiarity with related wiring, networking, and instrumentation.
- Understanding of qualification and validation activities, including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and testing.
- Experience with computer system validation principles and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing.
- Experience managing contractors, vendors, and project budgets.
- Strong written and verbal skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and reports.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Willingness to work on the shop floor and provide practical, timely support to production.
Benefits:
- Onsite cafeteria
- Onsite gym
- Temperature-controlled climate
- Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic
- Comprehensive benefits program