Engineer

Yoh has a long term contract opportunity for an ENGINEER to join our client, the world leader in the pharmaceutical industry, located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity. Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Assistance given for unusual problems.
- Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
- Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.
- Prompt and regular attendance to workplace.
- Function as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations.
- Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
- Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity.
- Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
- Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.
- Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
- Obtain and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
- Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

- Masters degree or Bachelors degree and two (2) years of directly related experience.
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
- Familiarity with validation processes.
- Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.
- Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
- Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
- Ability to apply engineering science to production.
- Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
- Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
- Problem solving and applied engineering.
- Basic technical report writing
- Verbal communication
- Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol execution requirements.
- Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
- Basic technical presentations
- Personal Organization
- Validation Protocol
- Writing Dealing with and managing change
- Technical (Equipment Specific)
- Analytical Problem Solving

RECRUITER: Salima Hakim

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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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