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Sr. Principal Automation & Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer

$122k - $137.25k

PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services seeks a Senior Principal Automation and Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed automated packaging equipment and manufacturing systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, capital budget management, technical documentation, and oversight of equipment installation and validation in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of high-speed automated packaging equipment and integrated manufacturing systems
  • Collaborate with management, production, and maintenance teams to optimize process improvements and workflow design
  • Oversee conceptual development, scheduling, and implementation of new and modified production projects
  • Plan installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and complex equipment
  • Manage capital budget activities, project documentation, and technical specifications including FAT, SAT, and URS

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 10+ years progressive engineering experience with automated manufacturing equipment design and implementation
  • Extensive experience with high-speed pharmaceutical packaging, inspection systems, or regulated manufacturing equipment
  • Strong expertise in mechanical machine design, robotics, servo systems, motion control, and automation
  • Advanced proficiency with computer systems and CAD/SolidWorks software
  • Supervisory experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams
  • Travel capability

Compensation: $122,000–$137,250 base plus 10% annual performance bonus eligibility

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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