Engineer II, Facilities Engineer
Veranova L P
Summary
The Facilities Engineer will be responsible for process & support equipment performance, execution of capital projects and subject matter expertise to support the site's safety, quality, throughput and uptime goals.
Job description
Core Responsibilities
- Support the site through equipment & systems subject matter expertise including, but not limited to reactor systems, isolation & drying equipment, milling, packaging, and cleanrooms.
- Monitor performance of process & support systems and recommend improvements in operation, maintenance and lifecycle management to ensure high reliability and manufacturing schedule adherence.
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Capex teams to ensure new and existing equipment is used as designed, is fit for intended duty, minimize downtime and to support troubleshooting activities.
- Support all insurance, regulatory and customer inspections and manage remediation of any recommendations.
- Provide subject matter expertise to support process hazards analysis, manufacturing deviations, incident investigations and other site improvement efforts.
- Execute small capital projects related to process & support system equipment.
- Job scope requires ability to spend multiple hours standing and walking throughout the site and occasional use of elevated personal protective equipment.
- Additional assignments/duties to support team objective and contribute to the Veranova mission may evolve based on business needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent degree (Essential).
- 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, equipment design, process engineering or project engineering in the pharmaceutical industry or similar experience (Essential).
- Experience with and a thorough understanding of technical concepts, practices and procedures in bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing, ISO 7 & 8 cleanrooms and related support systems (Preferred).
- Certification in Project Management, Utility Systems Maintenance/Operation, cGMP Design (Preferred).
- Certification in pressure safety relief system design (Preferred).
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent degree
- 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, equipment design, process engineering or project engineering in the pharmaceutical industry or similar experience
- Experience with and a thorough understanding of technical concepts, practices and procedures in bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing, ISO 7 & 8 cleanrooms and related support systems
- Certification in Project Management, Utility Systems Maintenance/Operation, cGMP Design
- Certification in pressure safety relief system design
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Wellness Programs
- Generous PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- 401(k) Matching
- LinkedIn Learning
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
Veranova L.P. is a global leader in contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services, specializing in the development and production of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. With over 50 years of industry experience, Veranova focuses on specialist niches requiring expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries, including controlled substances, highly potent APIs, and specialty modalities such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), PROTACs, and oligonucleotides. The company operates a global network of cGMP-compliant facilities in the United States and United Kingdom, offering comprehensive services spanning solid form sciences, process development, analytical method development, and commercial-scale manufacturing. Veranova has contributed to approximately 15% of FDA-approved small molecule drugs since 2014 and maintains over 200 active Drug Master Files, demonstrating its significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry. The company's mission centers on enabling current and next-generation therapeutics to improve patient lives through innovative manufacturing solutions and collaborative partnerships.