Upsher-Smith

Equipment Specialist-2nd-Shift

Upsher-Smith • $84K — $126K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, 2-year degree, trade school, military training, or bachelor's degree required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in industrial or pharmaceutical engineering/maintenance setting.
  • Basic knowledge of electronic systems is essential.
  • Familiarity with 2D and/or 3D electronic drafting is a plus.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently through information analysis.
  • Preferred skills in PLC and process control troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated application of engineering principles to moderately difficult assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with cGMP regulations and company policies.
  • Assist in the execution of engineering projects, providing technical expertise.
  • Support manufacturing activities with technical assistance.
  • Continuously improve processes in manufacturing and packaging areas.
  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.
  • Coordinate contracted maintenance activities with vendors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for maintenance and operational support of all equipment and areas needed for the manufacture of parenteral pharmaceuticals at the Baltimore fill/finish facility. Additional duties will include parts and tool management, plant equipment support, parts design, as well as management of moderately sized capital projects.

This will be a 2nd-shift, on-site role. Hours-2pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Comply with cGMP regulations, adhere to company policies, and adhere to SOP and Batch Record directions.
  • Assist the Validation with the operation and execution of engineering projects. Provide technical expertise for these projects.
  • Provide technical support during manufacturing activities.
  • Focus on continually improving processes throughout the manufacturing and packaging areas.
  • Coordinates and performs preventive/reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
  • Maintains detailed maintenance records.
  • Coordinates contracted maintenance activities with vendors.
  • Assists in qualification of equipment / facilities as needed.
  • Compiles, analyzes, draws conclusions and provides written documentation related to the maintenance and lifecycle of production systems.
  • Administers project management controls and reports status to senior management.
  • Involved in the oversight and coordination of activities that include design, specification creation, procurement, construction management, repair of production and facilities equipment.
  • Researches new technologies and procedures to enhance production and performs engineering design evaluations.
  • Applies creative and sound troubleshooting techniques to generate timely solutions to problems.
  • Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity, and rely on collaboration, limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Assists in programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers and process/environmental monitoring systems.
  • Establish procedures with some supervision


The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills
  • A high school diploma or equivalent OR 2-year degree / trade school /military training OR a bachelor's degree.
  • 3-5 years of experience in industrial/pharmaceutical engineering/maintenance setting required.
  • Basic knowledge of electronics systems is essential.
  • Knowledge of 2D and/or 3D electronic drafting a plus.
  • Must possess the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner while gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
  • PLC and process control troubleshooting skills preferred.
  • Proven track record of applying broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures to the completion of moderately difficult assignments.




Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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