Critical Systems Engineer

Role Summary

Critical Systems Engineer responsible for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating optimal, cost-effective projects and technologies. Provide technical support and services across related areas, with potential duties including supervision, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting and training.

Responsibilities

• Act independently with minimal supervision to conduct smaller approved projects. Identify improvements based on current technical knowledge.
• Review process and support equipment and systems design drawings and documents.
• Adhere to plant and divisional SOPs related to role responsibilities.
• Utilize engineering tools to solve problems (FMEA, process modeling, design of experiments, SPC, etc).
• Follow safety rules and ensure compliance with LA City, CA state and federal EPA regulations and laws.
• Manage routine small projects without assistance.
• Investigate and analyze customer service problems and design improvement suggestions; recommend design improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or food processing facility design, installation and commissioning.
• Good communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of basic principles across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to run projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of a technician.
• Knowledge of critical systems (RO, WFI), computer/automation.
• General GMP knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and major equipment.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Project management and stakeholder coordination.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (required).

Additional Requirements

• Work in a controlled manufacturing environment with gowning and protective clothing; potential use of respiratory protection around chemicals.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or supplemental hours as necessary.
• May be required to work in confined areas; some clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.
• Approx. 5% travel.