Senior Mechanical & Automation Engineer - Cell & Gene Therapy

Overview Title: Senior Mechanical & Automation Engineer – Cell & Gene Therapy Location: Providence, RI (Hybrid – 3 days onsite; Boston + Rhode Island) Employment Type: Contract Status: Accepting Candidates This is a high-visibility engineering role supporting a first-in-class cell and gene therapy manufacturing program focused on transforming treatment for rare hematologic diseases. The position is responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of custom automated manufacturing equipment , supporting the full lifecycle from early concept through commercial deployment in a GMP-regulated environment. Responsibilities Own hands-on mechanical and automation equipment design from concept → FAT/SAT → production deployment Lead mechanical integration of robotics, single-use systems, conveyors, AGVs/AMRs, pumps, and valves Design and support aseptic, GMP-compliant automation solutions for cell & gene therapy manufacturing Collaborate closely with controls engineers, vendors, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams Support equipment scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization efforts Participate in vendor management, design reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities Qualifications 5+ years of experience in automation equipment development within pharma or biotech manufacturing Strong mechanical design background (SolidWorks preferred) Hands-on experience with single-use systems and manufacturing scale-up programs Solid understanding of aseptic design principles and GMP requirements Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment Strong communication skills and experience working on cross-functional teams Compensation Compensation (MA Pay Transparency) • Estimated hourly range: $75–$80/hr W2 Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results #J-18808-Ljbffr JMD Technologies Inc.