Project Engineer III

Project Engineer III

VARITE is looking for qualified Project Engineer III in Fremont, CA. The client is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing. Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Project Engineer III

Location: Fremont, CA 94555 (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate Range: $100/hr. to $107.14/hr. on W2

Work Authorization: Only USC or GC

Here's What You'll Do

• The Senior Engineer, Equipment is the Engineering technical lead on the Bulk Drug Substance (BDS), Drug Product (DP) and/or Process Science (PS) systems.
• This includes but is not limited to Upstream and Downstream BDS, Filling and Packaging equipment.
• Serve as a primary consultant to troubleshoot equipment/process issues through initial qualification and system release, support/participate/lead site CAPEX/OPEX/continuous improvement projects from feasibility study to handover.
• Might also own change control and participate in deviation/risk assessment activities.
• Manage medium in size and complexity equipment related projects.
• Expected to act as System Owner for Process equipment (out of tolerance events, deviations, etc.) if required by area.

Technical Expertise

• Experience and knowledge with process systems and equipment within the following areas: Bioreactors, Centrifuges, Chromatography skids and Columns, Prep and Hold tanks, CIP/SIP, Filling and Packaging equipment.
• Uses expert knowledge about the processes, automation and process-specific technology to participate in troubleshooting as the Engineering technical lead.
• Technical Analysis: including process system and technology plant fits, capacity and equipment utilization, value engineering, sustainable design, constructability and assessment of applicable new technologies to balance performance, cost and maintainability.

Project Management

• Lead/participate in CAPEX/OPEX/CI projects
• Own risk assessment for new systems and changes to existing systems
• Write/review project execution plans
• Lead/manage startup/commissioning activities (e.g. approve commissioning report, review/approve, TOPs, create/update/review/approve SOPs...)
• Technical approvers of protocols and periodic monitoring
• Lead/manage project team including overseeing & providing guidance on contractors' activities
• Provides estimates of resource requirements

Optimization & Compliance

• Own technical optimization of the field of care.
• Ensures that the facility equipment, machinery, documentation and technical support meet the compliance, quality and EHS standards.
• Leads/motivates activities to ensure a continuous optimization process.
• Leads/execute CAPA, deviation, change control, and risk assessment (quality, business and/or safety)

Global Engineering

• Leads implementation and improvement of best practice of technical standards, procedures.
• Acts as a member of Global Engineering Biopharmaceuticals and of global Engineering Client.
• Participates in peer-to-peer reviews as needed.

Regulatory and/or Organizational Requirements

• Regulatory requirement per GMP, OSHA and FDA
• Physical demands/surroundings - work primarily in an office environment. Required to be on the process floor as necessary to perform work outlined in this profile.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.
• Visual Demands - must be able to read and see clearly with or without correction lenses.
• Attendance/schedule - attendance requirements are based on general attendance policies and the needs of the business as set forth by direct manager.

Job Complexity

• Capable to balance conflicting priorities and agile to manage changing priorities
• Ability to establish highly functional relationships with diverse personalities
• Internal cross functional groups - Mfg, SCM, Quality, CMO, Finance, IT
• External contingency worker, contractors, possible customers, auditor

Skills

• Knowledge of GMP compliance
• Technical expertise on process equipment/system
• Recognize safety requirements in manufacturing environment
• Equipment hands on experience
• Project leadership experience
• Minimum of 4 years' working experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Minimum 5 years and hands on experience with process system/equipment
• Capable to own and lead risk assessment, root cause investigation, project startup/commissioning/qualification.
• Expert on troubleshooting technical issues
• Owner of change control, deviation and CAPA
• Capable to lead projects (CAPEX or CI)
• Oversee contractor(s) and provide guidance/approval on activities at site

Education

• Bachelor's in Engineering, 5-10 years of related field experience or,
• Master's in Engineering, +5 years' of related field experience or P.E. License

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.