Associate Engineer Job Number: 354142 Category: Engineering First / Mid Mgmt Description: Job Title: Associate Engineer Location: Holly Springs, NC Zip Code: 27540 Pay Rate: Up to $34.14/hr DoE Start Date: Right away Job Type: Contract Keywords: #AssociateEngineer #EngineeringJobs #NCjobs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop, coordinate, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects * Provide technical support to commercial and clinical manufacturing as needed, specific to process control and process equipment. * Working closely with multiple subject areas, including manufacturing, process engineering, process development, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements * Communicating with supervisor and support staff, highlighting issues and proposing solutions. * Work in a small group of engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing or project basis. * Complete tasks under the general direction of lead engineers to complete design and engineering within schedule and budget constraints. * Provide technical support and issue resolution with 24x7 on-call support of process systems on a rotational based frequency. * Provide system ownership for assigned equipment, and supporting operations at the site. * Provide engineering support for design, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification. * Lead or work with teams in design, development and selection of new systems, instruments, calibration capabilities and consumable components. * Evaluate capabilities of current and potential suppliers, and assess new technologies that could provide cost savings, throughput, or other unique capabilities . * Identify, support, and/or lead implementation of engineering-based improvements or upgrades in small to medium scope and complexity. * Lead the development of calibration/maintenance programs, ensure the availability of spare parts, and coordinate maintenance execution as necessary to ensure systems are in proper working order. * Ensure systems are installed and operating safely and comply with pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations. * Ensure necessary commissioning and qualification of systems is completed in alignment with site GMP requirements and interact with regulatory inspectors as necessary. * Apply basic engineering principles and practices in support of daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant and process systems. * Monitor systems to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies. * Providing troubleshooting support to reduce production downtime. This will involve leading and/or supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive action. (Support may be required outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays) * Support new product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs. * Advance the use of condition based and predictive maintenance practices by incorporating advanced data analytics where applicable. * Own investigations of abnormal conditions through Deviation and business processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * B.S. in chemical or mechanical engineering highly preferred OR * Associate"s degree and 4 years of Process Engineer experience OR * High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Process Engineer experience * Ability to provide On-Call support coverage nights and weekends, on a rotating basis. * Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to work with minimum direction. * Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment. * Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret sophisticated problems using multiple sources of information. * Ability to function within cross-functional teams and embrace a team-based environment. * Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Clean Utilities, CIP, SIP, Production Services, and/or non-GMP Utilities preferred * Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing preferred If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Location: Holly Springs , NC Minimum Experience (yrs): 4+ Required Education: Associate (AA, AS...) Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=354142) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart