Qiagen

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Qiagen$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
  • Knowledge of automation technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, or industrial controls is preferred.
  • Experience with GMP validation, technical writing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), design reviews, or CAD is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, qualify, and maintain automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
  • Lead and support capital equipment projects from planning through execution.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, capacity, quality, and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment, process, and product development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, validation standards, and documentation practices.
  • Provide technical expertise, training, and support for manufacturing processes and equipment.

Benefits

  • Bonus/Commission
  • Local benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Volunteer Day
  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Full Job Description
About the opportunity

As a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, you will help drive manufacturing efficiency and profitability by implementing and maintaining automation solutions that improve capacity, quality, and cost performance. You will lead and support capital projects, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, and identify process improvements while working collaboratively across teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and contributing to continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Your tasks include
  • Implement, qualify, and maintain automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
  • Lead and support capital equipment projects from planning through execution.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, capacity, quality, and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment, process, and product development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, validation standards, and documentation practices.
  • Provide technical expertise, training, and support for manufacturing processes and equipment.

Your profile
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
  • Knowledge of automation technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, or industrial controls is preferred.
  • Experience with GMP validation, technical writing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), design reviews, or CAD is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.


The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

  • Bonus/Commission


  • Local benefits


  • Referral Program


  • Volunteer Day


  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)


  • Employee Assistance Program


  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role)


About Qiagen

Qiagen is a biotechnology company that provides sample and assay technologies. The company's products are used in life sciences research, pharmaceutical development, and molecular diagnostics. Qiagen was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands. The company operates in over 25 countries and has over 5,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about Qiagen
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$359.1 million
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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