AVI Consultant/ Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer / AVI Consultant

Company: United Pharma Technologies

Location: Holly Springs, NC

Employment Type: Contract (6–8 Months or Longer)

Job Responsibilities

• Support pharmaceutical packaging operations, automated visual inspection (AVI) equipment, and engineering improvement initiatives in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize packaging equipment, including cartoners, labelers, plunger-rod labeling systems for prefilled syringes, case packers, and automated visual inspection machines.
• Support equipment such as Dividella systems, Pester bundlers and case packers, Cognex-integrated inspection systems, Zebra printers, and Domino printing systems.
• Develop, execute, and document engineering tests to evaluate equipment functionality, establish optimal operating parameters, and investigate recurring process issues.
• Conduct open-ended engineering testing to assess equipment performance, troubleshoot manufacturing problems, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support two project cycles during the contract engagement, including an initial engineering and testing phase followed by production support during a subsequent cycle.
• Investigate equipment and process issues identified by maintenance teams and implement appropriate troubleshooting strategies.
• Support project change-control activities and document engineering test results, findings, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation of engineering testing and results in accordance with applicable FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
• Support formal change-control processes and associated documentation; familiarity with TrackWise is beneficial, but direct TrackWise access is not required.
• Focus on engineering testing and documenting outcomes rather than authoring formal validation documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical packaging equipment and manufacturing process troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting automated visual inspection (AVI) systems or automated packaging equipment.
• Experience developing, executing, and documenting engineering tests to evaluate equipment functionality and performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, optimize process settings, and investigate recurring manufacturing problems.
• Experience documenting engineering testing, technical findings, and results in an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Holly Springs, NC.

Pay Scale

Hourly pay rate: $40/hr

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.