Principal Process Engineer

• Support daily operations by improving control systems, addressing obsolescence, and increasing equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with site priorities and long-term business objectives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to boost throughput, uptime, and repeatability.
• Map process flows and critical control points to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Advance digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to remove bottlenecks and enhance process capability.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and problem-solving for project-specific challenges.
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and update SOPs, protocols, and work instructions to align with process and equipment changes.
• Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage change controls for equipment and process modifications.
• Deliver training and provide ongoing technical support to production teams.
• Act as an SME for equipment troubleshooting and process performance improvements.
• Guide cross-functional teams and vendors while providing technical leadership on complex engineering initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred).
• Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Onsite, fulltime role with less than 10% travel.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices.
• Experience with automation platforms.
• Strong technical capability across motion control, VFDs, pneumatics/hydraulics, plus mechanical aptitude
• experience with Serialization and SCADA is a plus.
• Apply structured risk-reduction tools (FMEA, failure-mode prevention), Industry 4.0 technologies (AI vision, robotics), and methodologies like Six Sigma, DFSS, and VOC.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Experience with Serialization and SCADA

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer
• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits