Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Albuquerque, NM

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

The Engineering Department provides the capacity to manufacture pharmaceuticals in an efficient, timely, and safe manner, thereby contributing to the profitability of the business unit by maintaining or modifying production equipment and related systems. The Mechanical Equipment Engineer will work in supporting manufacturing operations both on the manufacturing floor and off. Spending time within the manufacturing operations is required and will be a priority at times.

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

• Help develop and manage multiple manufacturing projects from conception through completion, including working with technical operations on hardening existing production tools to achieve improved uptime performance.
• Able to define, prioritize, and achieve realistic, specific goals and objectives.
• Meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities and projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrative staff, managers in different departments, and outside contractors.
• Understand the facility, its function, how it works, and the associated interdependent systems such as all the related manufacturing equipment: filling lines, capering and stoppering systems, and autoclaves.
• Capable of technical support of plant compressed air, nitrogen, and process vacuum, including design, modifications, upgrades, and support.
• Familiar with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, and NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
• Produce/Support engineering documentation efforts.
• Ensure planning and tracking of all assigned projects.
• Provide specifications and cost estimates for major equipment acquisitions.
• Assure that facility engineering drawings and associated documentation (including work orders and ECOs) are effectively and compliantly completed, updated, and maintained.
• Collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary team members to design/modify equipment to support cGMP operations and product development.
• Serve as a supporting engineer for design, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment and facility systems.
• Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom, preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Engineering or relevant position, preferred.

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation skills.
• Proficient in arithmetic operations and algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technical foundation and proven capability in manufacturing and internet software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Champions change.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, and participating in safety training programs.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize time to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Effective interpersonal relationships while maintaining adaptability to achieve company goals.
• Expresses ideas and facts…