Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

Unither Pharmaceuticals is a French pharmaceutical industrial group and a world leader in sterile single-dose healthcare solutions. The Mechanical/Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for engineering design, process implementation, and machinery used in packaging production, managing projects from specification and procurement through installation, commissioning, training, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Engage in technical discussions with potential suppliers

Organize and write specifications based on the needs and requirements (URS)

Launch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)

Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)

Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal manner

Execute Projects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the defined budget

Work in partnership with external companies

Propose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays

Proactively alert site management to potential problems

Ensure the successful commissioning of the project

Monitor the installations and commissioning of equipment

Coordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructions

Possess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolution

Respect the data in the specifications

Communicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraints

Assist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into production

Carry out an assessment after each commissioning

Writing feasibility and line trials, qualification protocols, execution of the tests, writing and approval of any resulting reports

Participate in operator training (training)

Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical content

Organize training in collaboration with suppliers

As an equipment/process SME, create training documents and deliver training

Study the technical needs associated with new site investments

Participate in different project groups

Collect and analyze needs from internal stakeholders

Define technical solutions and implementations

Respect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality Assurance

Take into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)

Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraints

Ensure the documentation of completed projects is updated

Collect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized design

Create technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practices

Preferred

Master's Degree considered a plus

Associate's degree with highly relevant experience will be considered

Background related to cGMP manufacturing, filling or packaging systems and equipment a plus

Experience with robotics and vision systems a plus

Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systems a plus

Master’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Relevant Experience

cGMP Manufacturing

Filling Systems

Packaging Systems

Manufacturing Equipment

Robotics

Vision Systems

Pharmaceutical cGMP

cGMP Requirements

cGMP Systems

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)

401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution

HSA contributions with wellness incentives

Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility

A high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession

Encouragement of employee initiatives

Working conditions and atmosphere conducive to employee development and the expression of their potential

Company

Sterile and non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical CDMO

Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA

https://www.unither-pharma.com/

Founded in 1993

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with equivalent experience

This position requires the ability to think in high level terms to develop engineering solutions for new processes

It also requires the ability to think in specific, detailed terms when problem solving for existing processes

Demonstrated ability to perform technical troubleshooting, problem solving

Detailed knowledge of equipment operation and validation requirements

Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams

Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, and commission systems and processing equipment

Strong project management skills

Traditional office environment, with frequent visits to other areas of the facility, including production areas, loading docks, and laboratories

Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time

Must wear safety glasses and other protective items as required

Sitting 75% of the day; standing or walking 25%

Ability to travel for business (Domestic and International)

Master's Degree considered a plus

Associate's degree with highly relevant experience will be considered

Background related to cGMP manufacturing, filling or packaging systems and equipment a plus

Experience with robotics and vision systems a plus

Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systems a plus

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Pharmaceutical cGMP Requirements, Filling and Packaging Systems, Systems and Processing Equipment Commissioning

Preferred skills

Master's Degree considered a plus, Experience with robotics and vision systems a plus

Experience

Mid level