Manufacturing Engineer II

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life‑threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of process engineering systems, methods and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Develops solutions to routine problems.
• Utilizes established precedents and policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of UBC, UFC, and NEC codes.

• Complies with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Provides support in the design, modifications, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, Manufacturing and processes.
• Provides engineering expertise and guidance in planning and financial justification, start‑up activities, scale‑up processes, implementation, process improvements, and validation.
• Performs general evaluation studies of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Performs routine trouble shooting on manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Prepares required engineering and manufacturing documentation.
• Provides accurate budget estimates for capital equipment and projects.
• With guidance, works on the resolution of engineering issues of a routine nature with limited direct supervision.
• Manages assigned projects through completion with limited direct supervision.

• 4+ years of relevant experience and a BS in engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience and a MA or MBA.
• Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry desirable.
• Previous experience in engineering in highly regulated manufacturing environments desirable.