Job Description
Critical Systems Engineer
📍 Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
About the Role
Seeking an experienced Critical Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of engineering projects and critical utilities in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position involves providing technical expertise, overseeing small-scale projects, and driving system reliability and energy efficiency improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act independently to execute approved projects and recommend process or design improvements.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for critical utilities and related systems.
- Review and evaluate process and equipment design drawings, ensuring compliance with industry and internal standards.
- Apply engineering tools such as FMEA, process modeling, and statistical process control (SPC) to solve operational challenges.
- Lead energy optimization initiatives and drive sustainable facility performance.
- Manage contractors, coordinate project activities, and support maintenance and troubleshooting of systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards at the city, state, and federal levels.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (required).
- 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food processing facility.
- Strong understanding of GMP principles and critical systems (RO, WFI).
- Proven project management skills with experience coordinating contractors and technical teams.
- Familiarity with automation, control systems, and compliance documentation.
Working Conditions
- May involve working in controlled or cleanroom environments requiring protective gowning.
- Exposure to chemicals, wet or cold conditions, and loud environments.
- Occasional shift, weekend, or supplemental work as needed.
Ideal Candidate
You’re a proactive engineer who thrives in a dynamic, regulated environment. You balance technical rigor with practical problem-solving, continuously seeking innovative ways to improve system reliability and efficiency.