Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Sr. Engineer

Summary:

Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, process and/or capital projects. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity

Functions:

1. Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures.
2. Develop engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.
3. Supervise, coordinate and review work of a small staff of engineers, associates and/or technicians on an ongoing basis as well as on a project basis.
4. Employ advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertise.
5. Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fields.
6. Serves as a peer-recognized engineering technology specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.
7. Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects.
8. Other functions may be assigned

Design Engineering:

1. Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
2. Work with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility modifications.
3. Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality constraints.
4. Coordinate the work of consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
5. Develop departmental budgets or project budgets encompassing multiple disciplines for area within project or entirety of smaller project.

Education:

• Doctorate degree or
• Master's degree and 3 years of Engineering experience or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of Engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic skills (Personal organization, English/Spanish written and verbal communication, Computer Literacy, Handle multiple tasks at one time).
• Established expertise in Filtration systems and Chromatography columns/skids, Tanks, Steam In Place, CIPs systems, Bioreactors, DFM for biotechnology processes is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and good manufacturing practices is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision.
• Expertise in commissioning and equipment start up projects from the engineering equipment perspective (MMP generations, P&ID readings, Maximo experience, PMs strategy, ASME BPE regulations knowledge related to equipment design compliance).
• In depth knowledge of processes and requirements applied to new equipment installations.
• Problem solving skills for scientific and engineering applications.
• Available to work extended hours, possibility of weekends and holidays.