Engineering Technician
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Job Location:
Cookeville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Aphena Pharma Solutions
At Aphena Pharma Solutions we package and assemble life-saving pharmaceutical products in a clean climate-controlled and highly regulated GMP environment. Our people are the foundation of our success. We value safety quality teamwork and accountability and we believe in taking care of one another. When you join Aphena you become part of the Aphena story.
Job Summary
Aphena Pharma Solutions is seeking a Packaging Engineering Associate to support highly automated pharmaceutical and medical device packaging assembly and filling operations within a regulated GMP environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to packaging equipment process improvement initiatives and validation activities.
The Packaging Engineering Associate works closely with Operations Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and Engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment support continuous improvement and ensure compliant efficient packaging processes. This position offers a structured development path toward future Packaging Engineer or Process Engineer roles.
Essential Functions
Packaging & Equipment Support
- Assist with the setup troubleshooting and optimization of pharmaceutical packaging equipment including blister lines bottle lines cartoners labelers and serialization systems
- Support routine equipment performance monitoring and data collection including OEE downtime and scrap
- Participate in equipment changeovers and line trials under supervision
Process Improvement
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality efficiency and cost reduction
- Assist with root cause analysis for packaging deviations downtime and quality issues
- Participate in Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen projects as assigned
Documentation & Compliance
- Assist in the creation and revision of SOPs work instructions and packaging specifications
- Support validation activities including IQ OQ and PQ documentation
- Help ensure packaging processes comply with cGMP FDA and Aphena quality standards
- Support deviation investigations CAPAs and change control documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and Engineering teams
- Support packaging trials for new products materials or suppliers
- Assist with technical evaluations of packaging components and equipment
- Partner with equipment vendors to develop strong on-site technical expertise
Safety & Quality
- Follow all Aphena safety policies and promote a strong safety culture on the production floor
- Ensure engineering activities align with quality systems and data integrity requirements
- Participate in required training activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Industrial Chemical Electrical or related field)
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or packaging preferred
- 13 years of experience in a manufacturing pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or packaging processes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn GMPs validation and regulatory requirements
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- Frequent standing and walking with extended time on the production floor
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required
Why Aphena Pharma Solutions
At Aphena your work matters. You will gain hands-on experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment work with advanced packaging technology and collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities to learn grow and advance your engineering career while being part of a team that values respect accountability and taking care of one another.
Benefits
Aphena Pharma Solutions offers a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career development and training opportunities
- Clean climate-controlled work environment
- Stable growing company in the pharmaceutical industry
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Calibration
- Pool Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Boiler
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
