Reliability Engineer

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

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.