Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

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Are you an agile engineering professional looking to keep cutting-edge life sciences laboratories operating at peak performance Join our cross-functional site network across Santa Clara and Pleasanton as a Manufacturing Equipment this high-impact role you will safeguard our facilitys Right to Operate by managing critical laboratory infrastructure ensuring continuous regulatory compliance and maximizing system uptime. By serving as the core technical leader for our Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) and quality risk management your expertise will directly ensure data integrity operational efficiency and product quality in a regulated environment.

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer you will serve as the system controller and administrator for the sites Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) overseeing everything from database administration and alert matrices to software maintenance and sensor allocation. Beyond EMS stewardship you will drive total equipment lifecycle management across clinical and facility infrastructureincluding liquid handling devices CTUs and imaging systemsby leading calibrations preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Working closely with quality teams you will champion Non-Conformance (NC) investigations execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in SAP and provide front-facing technical support during high-stakes FDA and BSI regulatory audits.

• EMS Administration & Control: Serve as the primary system controller for the Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) overseeing database settings sensor allocations CTU mapping alert matrices and annual software upkeep to ensure 24/7 data integrity.

• Non-Conformance & RCA Leadership: Drive end-to-end lifecycle resolution of equipment Non-Conformances (NCs) deviations and Out-of-Specification (OOS) calibration events executing robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and impact assessments in corporate QMS portals (SAP).

• Audit & Compliance Support: Provide direct technical front-room and backroom support during internal quality reviews and external regulatory audits (e.g. FDA BSI) by assembling critical equipment records and excursion logs.

• Equipment Lifecycle & Maintenance: Plan validate calibrate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance across site equipment and utility systems to minimize operational downtime.

• Infrastructure & Commissioning Support: Oversee the installation troubleshooting and C&Q (Commissioning & Qualification) programs for CTUs process utilities and facility systems continuously analyzing system status trends for improvements.

• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Direct external vendor management to control costs guarantee service deliverability minimize safety risks and extend asset life across contractual lifecycles.

• Site Training & Administration: Manage system access credentials conduct technical software training and act as a qualified trainer for site C&Q Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Who You Are

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Bioengineering Automation Engineering Biology Biochemistry or equivalent practical experience.

• Biotech Industry Experience: 5 years of robust background in utility system and equipment engineering within a biotechnology or clinical laboratory environment.

• Hands-on EMS Administration: Proven track record administering and controlling continuous environmental monitoring system networks (e.g. REES ViewLinc) including alarm processing and parameter change management.

• Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Direct experience working within cGMP/cGXP or ISO-regulated environments with a preference for demonstrated support during FDA or BSI inspections.

• Lab Automation & Device Expertise: Practical experience maintaining deploying or troubleshooting clinical lab devices automated liquid handlers imaging systems and facility CTUs.

This position is not eligible for relocation.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $81500 - $151300 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

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