Senior Engineer - Engineering, Equipment

Senior Engineer - Engineering, Equipment

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Senior Engineer, Equipment supports process, equipment, or automation engineering activities by troubleshooting complex issues, leading technical projects, and driving continuous improvement in a GMP biologics manufacturing environment. The role partners cross-functionally and provides on-the-floor technical support while leading projects, managing data analysis, and interacting with clients.

The role:

• Support engineering activities including troubleshooting mechanical/process issues and identifying improvements to minimize downtime and reduce cost
• Provide on-call and on-the-floor technical support to manufacturing operations
• Develop and execute technical work plans and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and performance metrics
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, MS&T, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support manufacturing processes
• Lead or support deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and risk assessments
• Compile and analyze process data, identify trends, and communicate project status to internal and client stakeholders
• Author and review technical documentation (batch records, protocols, reports, specifications)
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical leadership across projects and disciplines

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field with 6–9 years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 4–6 years of experience, OR
• PhD with 0–2 years of experience
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in GMP biologics manufacturing and validation
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, change control, and risk assessments
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and drive corrective actions
• Experience authoring technical documentation such as SOPs, batch records, and reports
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and with clients

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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