Sr. Engineer, Production Maintenance

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role:

In the role of Sr. Engineer, Production Maintenance, comprehensive support is provided for all manufacturing equipment, encompassing both existing and new installations, serving as the primary point of contact for service and support inquiries. This necessitates a thorough understanding of equipment capabilities and limitations, including the development and implementation of effective service procedures. The Sr. Engineer, Production Maintenance will lead discussions to ensure the timely execution of service and efficient coordination of equipment repairs. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, equipment vendors, and operators to drive process improvements, support manufacturing production equipment maintenance, and maintain adherence to manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining system and equipment, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting root cause analyses
• Tracking and evaluating critical timelines for service and support and recommend process improvement
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and vendor documentation
• Participating in inspections/audits and providing written responses as necessary
• Capable of overseeing a project from start to finish with little to no supervision
• Prepares analysis and reports of proposed changes for new and existing Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Provide technical training to Manufacturing Operators
• Assist in Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations
• Generates work requests for on demand issues
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment associated with maintenance work.
• Maintains repair and preventative maintenance records and supporting documentation
• Support cross-departmental initiatives by responding to technical inquiries and offering engineering insights
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with 4+ years of manufacturing/operations experience OR associate’s degree in engineering or an equivalent related technical certification with 6+ years of manufacturing/operations experience
• Quality assurance knowledge/experience
• Equipment installation and maintenance, electrical engineering applications, and sustaining manufacturing operations
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent standards
• Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems and devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Manufacture equipment training related to biopharmaceutical processes
• Blue Mountain RAM experience or related maintenance software
• Understanding of Industrial Automation in Manufacturing Environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full-time and onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $99,200 - $111,600 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.