What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blister Engineer position at Aphena Pharma Solutions?
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At Aphena Pharma Solutions, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical packaging in a clean, climate-controlled environment where teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We are growing and looking for a Blister Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with operations to keep production running smoothly.
This is a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and visibility across engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams. You’ll play a key part in supporting blister packaging projects, optimizing performance, and helping ensure we meet customer and regulatory expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support blister packaging projects from planning through execution
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, and validation activities
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and improve performance
- Coordinate multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards
- Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability
- Support regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years of experience working with blister packaging equipment (such as Uhlmann, Pharmworks, Blipack, or similar)
- Engineering degree or relevant technical experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Aphena?
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Opportunities to make a real impact and grow your career
- Collaborative team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production operations as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates