Product Solutions Engineer

Product Solutions Engineer

Ready to tackle complex challenges and turn them into powerful solutions? As a Product Solutions Engineer, you'll be the driving force that transforms ideas into products customers love.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it's more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How you will make an impact:

The Product Solutions Engineer at Meissner will support fast-paced pre-sale and post-sale activities contributing to the development and implementation of complex technical products in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This role will develop customer-driven solutions, contribute to proposals and feasibility assessments, and coordinate implementation efforts. The Product Solutions Engineer requires nimble execution, strong technical communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to drive effective outcomes.

• Contribute to solution design by rapidly configuring existing systems, collaborating with suppliers or partners, and designing custom elements when required. Focus on delivering practical, manufacturable solutions balancing speed, quality, and customer requirements.
• Identify and engage with suppliers to source and evaluate technical solutions that meet functional, regulatory, and delivery requirements. Maintain effective working relationships with supplier contacts to ensure responsiveness, collaboration, and alignment during solution development.
• Collaborate with customers, Sales, and internal teams to gather, clarify, and interpret technical and application requirements. When required, contribute to the development and review of URS, FRS, and Detailed Design Specifications (DDS) to ensure alignment between customer expectations and technical solutions.
• Conduct nimble feasibility evaluations for specialized applications and custom requests using quick, iterative methods. Apply fail-fast principles to assess technical viability early and support hands-on testing to accelerate decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of technical proposals and quotations by translating customer requests into recommended solutions. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Applications, Sales, finance) and assist in coordinating proposal inputs. Review user requirement specifications (URS) and develop functional requirement specifications (FRS) when needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support pre-sale and post-sale customer interactions, including responding to technical inquiries and assisting Sales and Business Development with application-specific guidance.
• Maintain clear and prompt communication with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring expectations and updates are managed in alignment with Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and project timelines.
• Travel to and participate in industry trade shows, events, and speaking engagements. Provide technical presentations, both at Meissner and customer sites, to support sales efforts.
• Support implementation activities including installation, FAT, SAT, and validation, ensuring alignment with project requirements and customer expectations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components, services, or documentation required for customer implementations. Monitor supplier performance, flag risks, and communicate effectively to support smooth project execution.

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The skills and experience you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Manufacturing.
• 2 or more years of working experience as an engineer or a related position.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day project responsibilities and timelines while coordinating with cross-functional teams and escalating risks appropriately.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge with the ability to support component selection, system layout, and design considerations in technical projects.
• Familiarity with capital equipment selection, procurement, installation, or validation in a is preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical abilities: Define problems, collect data, interpret complex technical instructions, and draw valid conclusions. Attention to detail is critical for life-saving drug production processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software and MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project is preferred.

Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let's talk.

This position may require you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $90,600 - $114,400

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.