Engineer III, OSD Manufacturing (Chemical/Electrical Engineering)

Engineer III

As an Engineer III, you will serve as a key technical resource supporting manufacturing equipment within our production areas, with a focus on solid dose (OSD/ASO) operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining reliable manufacturing processes, improving equipment performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will partner closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, lead equipment-related projects, and ensure successful validation and implementation of new or modified systems.

What you'll do

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and driving root cause analysis, implementing sustainable solutions to improve uptime and reliability
• Serve as the equipment SME for assigned manufacturing systems, providing hands-on technical support and guidance
• Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to optimize equipment and manufacturing performance
• Design, specify, and support installation or modification of manufacturing equipment and systems
• Develop, execute, and support CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) activities including protocol authoring, execution, and reporting
• Partner with process and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and enhance overall manufacturing capability
• Lead or contribute to equipment-related projects, including capital projects, tech transfers, and system upgrades
• Support onboarding, training, and drawing/documentation management for equipment and systems
• Participate in investigations (deviations, CAPAs) and change controls related to equipment and process improvements
• Provide on-call support as needed, with a focus on parenteral fill (PF) or manufacturing support areas

Who you are

You're a hands-on, self-motivated engineer with a strong foundation in chemical and/or electrical engineering, and you enjoy working directly with manufacturing equipment and cross-functional teams. You take initiative, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve system performance, and drive solutions from concept through implementation.

You're also flexible and dependable, willing to support extended hours during critical project timelines and participate in an on-call rotation to ensure consistent manufacturing support.

Required skills

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in chemical or electrical from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in mechanical engineering may be considered if paired with professional chemical and/or electrical engineering work experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment
• Experience supporting CQV activities, including protocol development and execution
• Experience with some or all the below:
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement methodologies and equipment optimization
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with manufacturing equipment

Preferred skills

• 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting manufacturing equipment in a cGMP environment
• Experience with some or all the manufacturing modalities below:
• Solid dose manufacturing (OSD, OSM, or ASOS)
• Parenteral fill (PF) operations
• Hands-on experience with equipment such as:
• Chromatography skids or columns
• Tablet presses
• Encapsulation machines
• Isolators
• Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated initiative and accountability

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $77,000.00-$100,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.