Grifols · 18 hours ago
GMP Senior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical Engineer)
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expGrifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world since 1909. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for diagnostics manufacturing operations, focusing on mechanical design, electrical systems, and reliability engineering. The role involves leading cross-functional engineering projects and ensuring the performance and compliance of production equipment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Completion of design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality requirements
Analyze reliability data and Implement equipment and process improvement projects to improve equipment up-time and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Ability to evaluate legacy equipment/systems and propose improvements to cycle time, quality compliance, data integrity
Lead mechanical and electrical design improvements for custom manufacturing equipment including Filling, Labeling, Packaging equipment
Experience leading project design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning and qualification of new equipment and utilities
Support root cause investigations for quality events and reliability issues. Perform technical assessments for process and equipment issues, driving preventive actions. Offer long term solutions to identified problems
Support project teams focused on technology transfer, introduction of new products or processes, process improvements. Provide feasibility assessments and process and equipment requirements
Employ advanced engineering principles within area of engineering expertise; ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise
Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Propose improvements and different approaches to solve problems
Perform PFMECA and reliability modeling to support risk-based decision-making
Mentor junior engineers and mechanics, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Documentation and creation of guides, processes and methods for the Engineering team
After hours and shift support may be required. (On-Call)
Qualification
Required
BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 7 years related industry experience required
1+ year experience in pharmaceutical/biotech operations, with thorough working knowledge production unit operations and validation principles
Direct experience working in regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, ISO) required
Ability to design and develop Mechanical solutions and prototypes using Solidworks
Ability to design and develop Electrical solutions for improving the equipment, using AutoCad electrical to create and update electrical drawings following the required regulations, good practices and industry standards
Fast learner with proven capability to quickly adapt to new technologies and systems
Working knowledge of fully automated liquid filing and labeling equipment
Strong troubleshooting skills across a wide range of equipment and systems
Capable of working independently, assessing situations to determine when to request support
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional engineering projects
Knowledge of data integrity (ALCOA+), Industry 4.0, and smart factory technologies
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo)
Preferred
Experience with in-line printing systems (Novexx, Zebra) and automated label application equipment is preferred
Experience with oligosynthesis, HPLC instrumentation and RO/DI purified water systems is preferred
3D printing knowledge is preferred
Ability to troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems (Allen Bradley), Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) and Robotics (Staubli) is preferred
Experience with materials selection and analysis for plastics, glass, and stainless steel is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox Foundation
2025-01-14Grant· $21M
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.41B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Camille Alpi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Víctor Deu
Director of Planning & Control Department
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