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Principal Equipment Engineer
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to join our Equipment Engineering team supporting our Industrial Operations and Product Supply organization in New York.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of equipment engineering initiatives that help ensure reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations. You'll lead equipment lifecycle and obsolescence strategies, support the introduction of equipment into new manufacturing areas, and serve as a domain authority during investigations and sophisticated technical assessments.
Working alongside Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Engineering partners, you will help develop equipment solutions that enable the delivery of life-saving medicines.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
Work model: On-Site, Monday - Friday, 08:30AM - 04:30PM
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Specifies cGMP process equipment, components, and spare parts
Evaluates equipment for Functional Equivalence to existing equipment
Assists in the design review, site acceptance and installation of equipment
Writes and implements test plans to demonstrate equipment suitability
Supports QA Validation department by preparation of design documents and assists in protocol execution
Authors, reviews, and revises Standard Equipment Specifications and Engineering Design Guides and maintains library for process and utility equipment
Implements corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment
Prepares engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation
Coordinates engineering and warehouse efforts to ensure adequate and appropriate spare parts stock
Maintains a clean and safe working environment by carrying out procedures, policies, and regulations
Maintains company reputation by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Function as a Technical Lead for equipment/component criticality assessments and procurement of spare parts of large capital projects
May act as SME during regulatory inspections and internal investigations
Acts as a mentor for other Equipment Engineers sharing knowledge including but not limited to: equipment reliability, component criticality
Assists or may lead an investigation relating to component failures
Guide multi-functional efforts to improve asset performance, evaluate replacement solutions, and prepare manufacturing areas for future growth
Drive equipment obsolescence initiatives by evaluating alternatives, defining specifications, and supporting implementation plans
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, and Project teams to introduce equipment into production areas
Guide design reviews, installation activities, commissioning efforts, and equipment readiness initiatives across multiple projects
Mentor engineers and contractors while encouraging a knowledge-sharing culture within a close-knit and highly engaged team
This role requires:
Required:
BS/BA in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, or related Engineering field with 8+ years of directly related experience
Experience supporting process equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment
Success leading technical projects, investigations, and multi-functional initiatives
Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle management, reliability, and change control practices
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence decisions across technical and operational teams
Preferred:
Experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Familiarity with validation, commissioning, or capital project activities
Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership
Gowning and Physical Requirements (if applicable): May require entry into manufacturing and process areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment
Ability to work within operational and manufacturing environments, including walking, standing, and navigating production areas as needed
May occasionally lift or move equipment, tools, or materials according to established safety procedures
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually) $103,300.00 - $168,500.00
About Us
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.
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