Associate Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Associate Equipment Engineer

Work Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Summary:

Seeking an Associate Equipment Engineer to support manufacturing operations and validation activities, focusing on improving safety, productivity, yields, process reliability, and manufacturing costs. The role requires a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, with the ability to support both strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with commissioning, qualification, and validation of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare and review equipment qualification documentation and reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Develop, write, and revise standard operating procedures related to equipment and processes.
• Participate in the design, selection, startup, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to facilitate the transfer of new equipment into manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes, propose improvements, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Independently or collaboratively solve technical problems, optimize equipment reliability, and enhance throughput and cost efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
• 0-2 years of industry experience (desirable but not required).
• Experience in regulated industries such as Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or ISO 9000+ environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail for document review.
• Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new concepts or processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective team player.
• Hands-on experience with equipment startup and troubleshooting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.