Engineering Technician
Perrigo
Summary
The Engineering Technician provides day-to-day support to the Engineering team by assisting with documentation, project coordination, purchasing, trials, data collection, and contractor management. This role supports engineers execute projects efficiently while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company requirements.
Job description
Scope of the Role
- Support the Engineering team with project, maintenance, reliability, facilities, and process engineering activities.
- Create and update SOPs, ESIs, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
- Prepare, coordinate, and document engineering and production trials.
- Assist engineers with project documentation, schedules, action items, and follow-up activities.
- Create and manage purchase requisitions, invoices, and vendor documentation.
- Track project schedules, budgets, milestones, and action items.
- Support Change Controls, CAPAs, deviations, and related quality system activities.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers.
- Maintain engineering drawings, technical files, equipment records, and documentation.
- Collect, organize, and analyze equipment, maintenance, and reliability data.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for the Engineering team.
- Assist with facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.
- Support procurement of project materials, equipment, and spare parts.
- Learn and administer engineering software systems and databases.
- Support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
- Coordinate activities between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors.
- Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, and company standards.
Experience Required
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
- 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical support environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting multiple engineers.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Work Schedule
- Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support trials, contractor work, equipment installations, or plant shutdown activities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred
- 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical support environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting multiple engineers
- Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Perrigo Company plc is a leading global provider of over-the-counter (OTC) consumer self-care products and pharmaceutical solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with principal operations in the United States, Perrigo specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing store-brand OTC pharmaceuticals, nutritional products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company operates through two main segments: Consumer Self-Care Americas and Consumer Self-Care International, offering a diverse portfolio that includes pain relief medications, cough and cold remedies, digestive health products, vitamins, and infant formulas. Perrigo is particularly known for its private-label manufacturing capabilities, supplying major retailers with high-quality, affordable alternatives to national brand products. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for retailers and consumers worldwide, leveraging its extensive research and development capabilities to bring new products to market while maintaining rigorous quality standards across its global manufacturing facilities.