Associate Equipment Engineer

Associate Equipment Engineer

Work Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Summary

Seeking an Associate Equipment Engineer to support manufacturing operations and validation activities, focusing on improving safety, productivity, yields, process reliability, and manufacturing costs. The role requires a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, with the ability to support both strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commissioning, qualification, and validation of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare and review equipment qualification documentation and reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Develop, write, and revise standard operating procedures related to equipment and processes.
• Participate in the design, selection, startup, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to facilitate the transfer of new equipment into manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes, propose improvements, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Independently or collaboratively solve technical problems, optimize equipment reliability, and enhance throughput and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
• 0-2 years of industry experience (desirable but not required).
• Experience in regulated industries such as Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or ISO 9000+ environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail for document review.
• Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new concepts or processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective team player.
• Hands-on experience with equipment startup and troubleshooting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.