Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Equipment Engineer

Location: Warren, NJ

Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday; 1st Shift

Type: Contract

Job Description

The LSM Equipment Engineer supports the successful operation of laboratory and clinical manufacturing operations at their home sites through interaction with internal team members and internal customers, and external service providers. The incumbent conducts tasks assigned by the management independently or with minimum supervision. The LSM Equipment Engineer is responsible for initiating and owning deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, and authoring calibration and maintenance SOPs as well as performing calibrations, maintenance, and qualifications/validations.

Responsibilities

Operational Activities

• Executes equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, performance verification and repair activities in laboratory and manufacturing areas.

• Supervises vendors for calibration, preventative maintenance, performance verification and repair functions.

• Reviews and approves vendor executed calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification records for accuracy, and completeness.

• Ensures all calibration, PM, and performance verification records are filed appropriately after approval.

• Executes requalification on Controlled Temperature Units (ex. Refrigerators, Freezers (which includes -20C / -80C Freezers), Incubators, Cryotanks, and Cryopods).

• Supports multiple sites within Warren and Summit.

• Owns and supports deviations and investigations that result from calibration or performance verification activities, along with developing and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Authors and supports the development, revision, and review of written procedures for calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of equipment.

• Support the development, review and approval of calibration and maintenance plans in site CMMS system.

• Supports the execution of process improvement studies, as required.

• Adheres to written policies and procedures governing the LSM department activities and the equipment they manage to ensure compliance with approved standards.

• Maintains a positive relationship with the site customers and outside vendors while promoting a positive team environment.

• Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and ALCOA principles ('ALCOA' defines that data should be Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate) In addition, 'ALCOA+' guidance recommends that data is also Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available.

Inventory Management

• Work with Planning group to ensure system is updated as calibration, maintenance and performance verification activities are performed.

• Approves Change Request, Asset Inductions, and Work Request.

• Approving Calibration and Maintenance forms.

• Perform NCRs investigations.

• Review and approve calibration and maintenance work.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Maintains all required Corporate, Facilities and EHS training as required.

• Adheres to all safety procedures and hazard communication.

• May be called upon to act as SME in both internal and regulatory audits.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Science related discipline required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in FDA-regulated industry.

• Minimum 3 years of experience working directly with laboratory equipment (ex. centrifuges, temperature/humidity meters, balances, freezers, refrigerators etc.)

• Maintenance coordination / planning experience preferred.

• Experience working in a clinical environment preferred.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.