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Senior Bioprocess Equipment Reliability Engineer – Pilot Plant (JP15631)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 42 - 48
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Bioprocess Equipment Reliability Engineer Pilot Plant - (JP15631)
Location:Thousand Oaks CA. 91307
Employment Type:Contract
Business Unit:Pilot Plant Engineering
Duration:12 months with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date:07/27/2026
Pay Rate:$42 - $48/hourW2 with benefits
Note: 100% Onsite pref. local candidate.
8-5PM with potential overtime and on-call rotation.
3 Key Consulting is hiringFacilities Engineerfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
This role serves as an Equipment Sr. Engineer supporting manufacturing in the Thousand Oaks Pilot Plant (non-GMP environment). The engineer is responsible for the reliability performance and lifecycle management of assigned process equipment (e.g. bioreactors chromatography skid single-use and stainless systems).
The position provides day-to-day onsite technical support to operations with emphasis on troubleshooting maintenance coordination and data-driven decision-making. The engineer partners closely with Operations and support functions to guide technical decisions during equipment issues process changes and system improvements without directly operating equipment.
This role also supports preventive maintenance strategy asset management (e.g. Maximo) and new equipment introduction ensuring systems are effectively integrated and maintained for
evolving process needs. Additionally the engineer is expected to identify opportunities to leverage digital tools and Al to enhance troubleshooting reliability and workflow efficiency.
This role requires independence technical depth a strong reliability mindset and effective cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced development environment.
Why is the Position Open
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 yearsof experience (Can accept 2 years of experience as long as they have a relevant Pharma-manufacturing engineer experience) OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience
Day to day responsibilities:
Red Flags:
Superficial troubleshooting (cant explain how they resolved the issue)
No ownership experience (only supported work no accountability)
Poor cross-functional mindset (blames others lacks coordination examples
No Computerized maintenance system / Maximo experience
Inability/non-committal to relocate and work onsite
Not data-driven (no use of trends/metrics)
Cannot speak to resume in detail
No work experience
Interview process:
1. Phone Screening with Hiring Manager
2. Video Panel Interview with Engineer team
3. Video Panel Interview with Manager team
We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume to. Ifyou decide that youre not interested in pursuing this particular position please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
Location:Thousand Oaks CA. 91307
Employment Type:Contract
Business Unit:Pilot Plant Engineering
Duration:12 months with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date:07/27/2026
Pay Rate:$42 - $48/hourW2 with benefits
Note: 100% Onsite pref. local candidate.
8-5PM with potential overtime and on-call rotation.
3 Key Consulting is hiringFacilities Engineerfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
This role serves as an Equipment Sr. Engineer supporting manufacturing in the Thousand Oaks Pilot Plant (non-GMP environment). The engineer is responsible for the reliability performance and lifecycle management of assigned process equipment (e.g. bioreactors chromatography skid single-use and stainless systems).
The position provides day-to-day onsite technical support to operations with emphasis on troubleshooting maintenance coordination and data-driven decision-making. The engineer partners closely with Operations and support functions to guide technical decisions during equipment issues process changes and system improvements without directly operating equipment.
This role also supports preventive maintenance strategy asset management (e.g. Maximo) and new equipment introduction ensuring systems are effectively integrated and maintained for
evolving process needs. Additionally the engineer is expected to identify opportunities to leverage digital tools and Al to enhance troubleshooting reliability and workflow efficiency.
This role requires independence technical depth a strong reliability mindset and effective cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced development environment.
Why is the Position Open
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
- Equipment Troubleshooting & RCA: Can independently diagnose issues and clearly explain
root cause and resolution - System Ownership & Reliability: Experience owning equipment managing PMs and improving
reliability using data - Cross-Functional Communication: Works effectively with Ops Maintenance and support
teams; communicates clearly during issues
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 yearsof experience (Can accept 2 years of experience as long as they have a relevant Pharma-manufacturing engineer experience) OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience
Day to day responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for bioprocess equipment including systems such as bioreactors chromatography skids TFF/UFDF cleaning single-use and stainless systems to ensure reliable operation
- Troubleshoot equipment issues lead root cause analysis and implement solutions to improve performance and reliability
- Identify and mitigate equipment risks (e.g. failure modes obsolescence) and drive proactive improvements
- Apply engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics fluid systems piping electrical process controls) to evaluate and resolve issues
- Utilize Maximo (or similar CMMS) to manage work orders track asset history and support maintenance planning
- Analyze system and process data using engineering and statistical methods (e.g. trend analysis SPC) to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Support equipment design commissioning startup and system integration for new or modified systems
- Translate process and operational needs into engineering solutions and documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Maintenance Instrumentation Facilities and Process Development
- Manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage digital tools and Al to improve efficiency and troubleshooting
- Apply appropriate GMP awareness where relevant while operating effectively in a non-GMP pilot plant environment
- Lead or support small scope engineering projects including planning execution and cross-functional coordination to address operational needs and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence to support daily operations with flexibility to provide weekend shift coverage and after-hours support as needed.
Red Flags:
Superficial troubleshooting (cant explain how they resolved the issue)
No ownership experience (only supported work no accountability)
Poor cross-functional mindset (blames others lacks coordination examples
No Computerized maintenance system / Maximo experience
Inability/non-committal to relocate and work onsite
Not data-driven (no use of trends/metrics)
Cannot speak to resume in detail
No work experience
Interview process:
1. Phone Screening with Hiring Manager
2. Video Panel Interview with Engineer team
3. Video Panel Interview with Manager team
We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume to. Ifyou decide that youre not interested in pursuing this particular position please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
