Technical Engineer

Position Summary

Optimizes products and processes by establishing process capabilities and controls, and ensures adherence to standards through continuous verification. Assists with site functional technical support across dosage formats as it relates to finding and implementing creative solutions that maximize value to our customers. Implements specifications and appropriate process guidelines to ensure we deliver a reliable and repeatable process to Operations. Leverages data and an analytical mindset to draw insights on our products.

Executes qualification and change management activities across the manufacturing network. Designs and executes experiments in both a laboratory and manufacturing setting.

• Works across all dosage formats and packaging to develop a fundamental understanding of engineering principles and their applications across our product portfolio
• Develops robust subject matter knowledge within process applications to actively contribute to problem solving and root cause identification
• Applies data-driven principles for analytical analysis, trending, and elementary statistical process control applications
• Develops and executes equipment qualification protocols and process validation, and cleaning validation protocols
• Develops and leads pilot experiments under the guidance of Process Engineers
• Supports generalized annual product review activities in conjunction with Quality and Operations
• Participates in focused improvement activities as prioritized through respective dosage format teams
• Executes management of the change process (change controls) to support production as needs arise
• Creates and updates master batch processing records under guidance of Process Engineers
• Works with Formulators and Process Engineers to design and implement formulation changes
• Trains Technical Operations, Product Development, and Manufacturing staff on new processes and/or equipment technologies
• Occasional after-hours operations and/or project support may be required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Requires a four‑year college or university degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related science fields. Specific experience within a technical role will be considered as a substitute for a technical degree.
• Zero to two years of industry experience (preferably in pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, or other consumer‑packaged goods) in manufacturing technical support and/or process/product development, Quality Engineering, and/or testing.

• Fundamental principles of unit operations pertaining to chemical process operations, manufacturing/packaging equipment, and processing/testing laboratory techniques.
• Firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics, and/or food science.
• Solid foundation in oral and written communication skills.
• Results‑oriented and able to effectively organize and develop plans; prioritize and execute actions.
• The ability to make presentations and recommendations in the assigned area.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and application of DOE and QbD is a plus.
• Use of hand‑held data collection devices and instrumentation.
• Firm understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of Mini Tab, AutoCAD, and other process trending and analysis tools is a plus.

Overnight travel, up to 10%, for training or to support other Pharmavite regional facilities is anticipated.

Manufacturing, Pilot Lab, and general office environment; may occasionally require lifting up to 35 lb.

National Target Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 – $. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $71,000.00 – $.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

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