Equipment Commissioning & Qualification (ECQ) Engineer

Job Description

• The Engineer, Equipment Commissioning & Qualification (ECQ) Delivery supports the successful implementation of equipment/instruments, facilities, and utilities, at multi-use sites through interaction with internal customers and external service providers.
• The person in this role is responsible for commissioning, qualifying and/or maintaining equipment/instruments, facilities, and utilities, in a commissioned /qualified/validated state according to established policies and procedures.
• With minimum supervision and given general instructions, this individual carries out routine tasks and functions and uses basic analytical skills to recognize and solve common problems of limited scope.
• This role will require management of outside resources, and their own workload.
• As a developing team player, the person in this role interacts with their immediate supervisor and personnel within their own work group to achieve team goals while building trust and collaborative relationships outside the immediate organization.
• Commissioning and Qualification Activities:
• Maintain commissioned/qualified equipment, facilities, and utilities in compliance with policies, guidelines, and procedures:
• Develop commissioning/qualification protocols, and associated reports while adhering to a change management process.
• Supervise vendors for qualification functions.
• Support development of equipment operational procedures.
• Support all equipment validation activities. Execute equipment qualifications and validation protocols.
• Develop validation/qualification deliverables such as Validation Plans, Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports.
• Support Change Management process.
• Project Work Support:
• Manage projects of limited scope and complexity within their functional area:
• Support equipment implementation projects including scheduling, site prep, installation, qualification, and turn over to business area.
• Support internal customer groups in the operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment to meet business needs in accordance with required schedules or dates.
• Complete all qualification and validation documentation with accuracy, completeness, and compliance to standards.
• Customer Service and Support:
• Regularly review, prioritize, and promptly respond to customer equipment qualification and support requests.
• Provide technical support and guidance on equipment qualification issues. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.
• Provide technical support and guidance on equipment, utilities, facilities, and computerized systems qualification and validations issues.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all team members and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.
• Ensure equipment, facilities and programs are maintained in compliance.
• May participate in deviation investigations as an SME.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science related discipline preferred but can be substituted with sufficient relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing/supporting activities in a GMP environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment, facilities, or utilities qualification.
• Experience in cell therapy equipment experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Understanding of investigations, deviations and CAPA management in a regulated pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce.
• Strong multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks / assignments with others that may impact timely completion.
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with extensive background in database systems. Innate ability to learn new software, such as corporate intranet and enterprise business tools.
• Experience with Electronic Data Management Systems such as Valgenesis preferred.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.