Associate Engineer – Biotech Automation and Packaging Maintenance; JP

Overview

Job Title: Associate Engineer – System/Equipment/Utilities Optimization & Maintenance (JP14551)

Location: New Albany, OH 43054

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Duration: 1+ years (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)

Posting Date: 09/17/2025

Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hour W2

Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Shift details: 6 AM to 6:30 PM

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this role, you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area in Non-Standard Shifts structure.

• Fully onsite New Albany, OH
• Shift details:
  Administrative shift 8am - 5pm M-F for approximately first 2-4 months
• 6pm - 6am thereafter (graveyard shift with 15% shift differential)

Supplement additional workload on team

• Understanding in PLC, HMI, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection Systems
• Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation, troubleshooting, machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance
• Strong communication skills: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation

• Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues
• Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies
• Support cGMP validation of equipment and processes
• Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies
• Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems
• Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program, troubleshoot and repair equipment/system failures
• Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&'s
• Support Operations using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Support Operations in non-standard shifts that include weekends and/or holidays as determined by the business

Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

• Unique industry opportunity
• Career growth
• Networking

• Virtual meeting
• 2 interviews
• Can start interviewing immediately

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