Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: North Carolina

Experience: 0–2 Years

We are seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will assist with engineering projects, equipment troubleshooting, technical documentation, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards
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This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Mechanical Engineering who are interested in supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment qualification, facility systems, and continuous improvement activities.

• Support the design, development, and improvement of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis for mechanical equipment failures and production issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Facilities, and Engineering teams.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment records.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist with process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in engineering change controls, risk assessments, and equipment upgrades.
• Support audits and maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic projects are welcome.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.