ASSOCIATE ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Associate Engineer who cannot reliably characterize raw material lots or execute aseptic technique correctly introduces contamination risk that can halt a manufacturing batch and delay patient access to therapy. That failure is what this role is designed to prevent. The Associate Engineer operates within process development or quality engineering teams in regulated biotech and pharmaceutical environments, owning hands-on laboratory execution, documentation, and failure investigation under frameworks such as ISO 14971 and cGMP. Where the work goes well, validated processes move into manufacturing on schedule.

As the Associate Engineer, you translate laboratory experimentation and technical investigation into documented, reproducible outcomes that advance product development and manufacturing readiness in the life sciences industry. You work within cross-functional process development or quality engineering teams, supporting Scientists, Senior Engineers, and project leads across small-scale through pilot-scale operations.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience with cGMP manufacturing environments and ISO 14971 risk management frameworks builds the domain credentials that mid-level and senior bioprocess engineering roles require.

Business Impact: The Associate Engineer's lot release decisions, failure analysis outputs, and validated SOPs directly determine whether a therapy or diagnostic product moves from development into a manufacturable, patient-ready state.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to upstream and downstream process development at multiple scales, from bench to pilot, expands scope toward process ownership and opens pathways to Senior Engineer or Process Development Scientist titles.

• Prepare and characterize raw material stock solutions, upstream media formulations, and downstream process buffers to documented lot release criteria.
• Execute cell culture operations including cell banking, sub-culturing, fed-batch culture, and perfusion culture across small-scale and pilot-scale systems.
• Conduct failure analysis of mechanical and electromechanical products using root cause methodologies including fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and FMEAs.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation including analyzers, bioreactors, and cell counting equipment to ensure measurement integrity.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and deviations in electronic laboratory notebooks and formal SOPs to support traceability requirements.
• Coordinate raw material inventory and solution requests with Scientists and Engineers to prevent stockouts and maintain uninterrupted process support.
• Support cross-functional investigation teams by performing statistical data analysis, generating trend reports, and contributing to CAPA development.
• Partner with quality and engineering functions to validate process changes and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of laboratory or process development experience, with direct exposure to cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated competency in aseptic technique and the preparation of solutions requiring pH, osmolality, conductivity, and density verification.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including fishbone diagrams, fault tree analysis, and FMEA frameworks.
• Ability to write and follow SOPs, protocols, and technical reports with precision and traceability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to complex laboratory and process development challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings to project leads and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks independently while maintaining accuracy and documentation standards.

• Prior experience with bioreactor operations including pre-build, calibration, sterilization, and fed-batch or perfusion culture at scales from bench to 2000L.
• Familiarity with ISO 14971 risk management principles or experience in a complaint or failure analysis function involving Class II or Class III medical devices.
• Background in oligonucleotide synthesis, analytical chemistry techniques such as CE, HPLC, or MS, or ISO 13485-governed manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting process transfers into manufacturing groups, including training delivery and process documentation handoff.

• Lot release cycle time, measuring how quickly characterized solutions are cleared for use in scheduled process runs.
• SOP compliance rate, reflecting the proportion of procedures executed and documented without deviation requiring investigation.
• CAPA closure rate within defined timelines, tracking follow-through on root cause investigations to resolution.
• Inventory stockout incidents per quarter, indicating how well raw material coordination prevents process interruptions.
• Analyzer uptime percentage, measuring how consistently calibrated instruments are available for scheduled testing.
• Typical tools: laboratory data management systems (commonly electronic lab notebooks); analytical instrumentation (commonly pH meters, osmometers, HPLC systems).

• Base Salary Range: $58,000 to $82,000 annually, depending on seniority and location.
• Bonus: annual performance bonus of 5 to 10 percent of base salary.
• Equity: stock options or RSUs common at venture-backed or publicly traded biotech employers.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by company size.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard federal holidays.
• Common Perks: lab tuition reimbursement, professional certification support, employee wellness programs.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Successful completion of a background check, and where the role requires it a drug screening, is a condition of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Associate Engineer delivers detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component drawings in support of Southern States and its customers, leading the design of engineering standards and control schemes. Working directly with internal departments and project sites, this role shapes product knowledge, customer relationships, and the accuracy of technical documentation across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to read, write, and prepare detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component drawings.
• Deliver quality, accurate, and timely work to Southern States and its customers through effective technical and practical drafting skills.
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application.
• Apply good working knowledge of electrical controls, mechanical principles, and basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Create BOMs and develop detailed system drawing packages using Solidworks/Solidworks Electrical or AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Lead and advise in the design and development of new engineering standards, templates, and control schemes.
• Listen, understand, and convey customer requirements, and resolve customer issues consistent with company mission, values, and financial objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of target accounts, opportunities, quotes, projects, contacts, and correspondence in company-approved databases.
• Maintain professional business relationships within company departments and provide status of ongoing and future projects.
• Travel to project sites to perform start-up, integration, sales support, and training services as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Design with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Competent use of electrical-specific software including MS Office Suite, Solidworks/Solidworks Electrical, or AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical (AutoCAD 2018 preferred).
• Working knowledge of basic electrical tools including multi-meters; job site or factory experience and mechanical experience are a plus.
• Experience with control cabinet design is a plus.
• Perform effectively in time-sensitive situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrate leadership skills including ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements and present recommendations.

Reporting to the Logistics Tech engineering leadership, the Associate Engineer shapes the configuration, design, and development of critical warehouse management systems including Blue Yonder WMS, Manhattan, and Korber Warehouse Advantage across Sainsbury's Group. Partnering with Logistics colleagues and the broader engineering community, this role delivers focused technical outcomes that modernize the organization's logistics capabilities throughout the full product lifecycle.

Primary Duties

• Influence the product technical roadmap.
• Lead and work with Cloud technology.
• Lead the design and support of services and internal frameworks that enhance Sainsbury's Group capabilities.
• Engineer throughout the whole product lifecycle, including decommissioning.
• Consider cost and service support implications of engineering choices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Possess expertise in one or more WMS platforms: JDA, Manhattan, or Korber WA.
• Demonstrate experience in a programming language, ideally SQL.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural principles, software design and implementation, security, and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of agile and lean delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrate self-drive and continuously strive to improve the team.
• Show a passion for delivering solutions to customers and enhancing knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Display empathy and understanding in supporting colleagues within the team to deliver.

Sitting at the intersection of enterprise mobility engineering and cloud-based device management, the Associate Engineer joins an established team delivering secure, high-quality applications to business partners and guests. Operating across observability efforts, engineering automation, and the Engineering Community of Practice, this role builds hands-on technical contributions that support the reliability and performance of enterprise systems.

Duties

• Take part in Agile ceremonies.
• Perform engineering assignments using existing procedures and best practices.
• Conduct research to aid in product troubleshooting and optimization efforts.
• Actively monitor key metrics and report on trends.
• Participate in the Engineering Community of Practice.
• Contribute to engineering automation, management, or development.
• Perform monitoring tasks as needed to ensure guest and business team expectations are met.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Software Architecture preferred; or 2+ years of relevant Enterprise Mobility experience.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Azure AD, Microsoft/Office 365 Security, and endpoint clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfortable working in complex, large-scale environments; experience with Reporting and Analytics.
• Ability to learn and work with emerging technologies in Cloud MDM, ideally Intune, SCCM, and O365 Services.
• Experience with PowerShell and other basic scripting.
• Acknowledge personal responsibility, demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, and continuously innovate to achieve results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness, lead with courage, foster connection, and integrate fun as a way of working.

A key member of Amgen's engineering and quality functions, the Associate Engineer - Technical Investigator leads failure analysis and trend investigations for packaged mechanical and electromechanical medical devices. Collaborating across cross-functional teams and reporting into functional management, this role delivers root cause findings, CAPA ownership, and data-driven recommendations that directly support product improvement and patient safety.

Functions

• Understand customer and patient use of manufacturing processes for Amgen's packaged and distributed mechanical and electromechanical products.
• Support technical trend and consolidated investigations, including statistical assessment of data, trend identification, and generation of monthly reports.
• Support cross-functional ideation of design solutions based on root cause analysis output.
• Support development and performance of relational data analytics in support of investigations.
• Support failure analysis of mechanical and electromechanical products using tools such as tolerance analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, FMEAs, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Own CAPAs in support of the ideation phase and provide input to management for process improvement.
• Support functional management initiatives and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Science, or Associate's degree with 4 years of engineering experience, or High School diploma/GED with 8 years of engineering experience.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, BioMed Engineering, or Life Science field preferred.
• 1+ years of progressive engineering experience in the appropriate field of study preferred, and 1+ years of experience in complaints or failure analysis investigation within a development or manufacturing environment, preferably with Class II and Class III Medical Devices.
• Experience with mechanical and electromechanical medical devices.
• Demonstrated applied competency in root cause analysis methodology and knowledge of risk management per ISO 14971.
• Experience with protocol and report writing, process and test development and execution.
• Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Embedded within PepsiCo's R&D organization, the Associate Engineer owns the development, optimization, and scale-up of water processing and beverage manufacturing processes from bench to plant trial. Working closely with cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and strategy, as well as third-party vendors, this role builds the technical foundation that enables new product launches in domestic and international markets.

Core Functions

• Design and develop process test protocols, lead bench scale, pilot scale, and plant trials, and analyze and communicate test results for potential new product launches.
• Leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills during pilot and plant trials to troubleshoot processing issues and make quick informed decisions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental and trial data, form conclusions, and determine feasibility.
• Effectively communicate results and observations to project lead and team members, noting unexpected findings with strong recommendations.
• Support project leads in innovating, planning, and executing major projects.
• Collaborate with third-party equipment vendors and suppliers to design, optimize, and validate beverage and water processing technologies.
• Work across cross-functional teams including marketing, sensory, analytical, operations, and strategy from domestic and international markets.
• Expand technical knowledge through internal PepsiCo R&D education programs and external university collaborations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Food Process, Material Engineering, or related field with focus on chemistry and physics.
• 1–2 years of industrial experience preferred, ideally in food and beverage or consumer goods.
• Background in water chemistry and treatment is a plus, and experience in consumer products R&D is a plus.
• Demonstrate strong fundamental engineering skills and ability to apply problem-solving in a Research and Development environment; knowledge of chemical analytical methods is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office required; advanced software skills in database management, data analytics, or modelling and simulation are a plus.
• Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale environments; willingness to travel required.
• Strong organizational, coordination, presentation, and communication skills (oral and written); ability to manage multiple priorities and execute with speed.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent decision-making in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Reliable enterprise network operations depend on the Associate Engineer, who troubleshoots and resolves LAN/WAN, wireless, and site outage issues across branch locations and retail stores using SolarWinds and ServiceNow. Based within the network operations team and working alongside the NOC and Senior Engineers, this role supports hardware inventory, on-call rotation, and sub-tasks across larger infrastructure projects.

Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues including LAN/WAN and wireless.
• Respond to monitoring alerts via SolarWinds.
• Work with field technicians to resolve network-related issues at branch locations.
• Take tickets from the ServiceNow queue and work with end users at retail stores to identify and resolve network issues.
• Work with the NOC to troubleshoot and resolve site outages and escalations.
• Work on sub-tasks of larger projects delegated by Senior Engineers.
• Assist with detailed maintenance of the Telecomm inventory system and hardware inventory at Headquarters.
• Assist with shipping and receiving of network hardware related to projects and break/fix tasks.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.

Experience & Qualifications

• CCNA certification and equivalent demonstrable skills required.
• 1–3 years of experience in an enterprise network environment.
• Strong knowledge of network fundamentals Layer 1–Layer 7 concepts.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi troubleshooting and network protocols such as Spanning Tree, VLANs, Dot1q Trunk, BGP, GRE tunnels, IPsec tunnels, and basic routing.
• Understanding of key protocols including DNS and DHCP.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with customers; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and take direction from Senior Engineers.

As the Associate Engineer Technical Service, this role handles level 1 technical calls, assesses user needs, and maintains documentation and incident logs to support consistent service delivery within MANILA COMRES operations. The customer support team relies on this work to maintain quality assurance standards, support cross-functional projects, and ensure end users receive accurate and timely technical assistance.

Activities

• Handle level 1 technical calls and assess existing systems and user needs to determine proper course of action.
• Improve client references by writing and maintaining documentation.
• Maintain a log of completed work using an incident-tracking application.
• Attend training, workshops, seminars, and focus group discussions.
• Contribute to other projects within defined MANILA COMRES operational and employee goals as needed.

Technical Qualifications

• College graduate required.
• 1+ years in a customer support or help desk environment preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment while meeting required Quality Assurance Audit performance levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, results-driven, and relationship-building competencies.
• Flexible work schedule with 40+ hours as business needs dictate; willing to work shifting operations including weekends with scheduled days off.

Associate Engineer leads the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, and technical recommendations in support of projects managed by others, applying high-level expertise to resolve operational problems identified by regional and staff teams. The work directly supports the Company's ability to manage Gas Standards compliance, coordinate multi-discipline project teams, and deliver technically sound outcomes within budget and schedule across concurrent small projects.

Operational Focus

• Provide technical expertise to project teams for evaluation and resolution of engineering problems across various disciplines.
• Evaluate job requests to determine purpose, scope, and requirements, including assessment of alternative methods and outside support needs.
• Gather data, perform calculations, and prepare designs to develop technically sound findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate all activities for successful completion of tasks and small projects including scoping, consultant selection, cost estimates, budgeting, permitting, design, procurement, and startup.
• Develop and provide input on Gas Standards, specifications, and procedures governing selection, design, application, and operation of materials, components, and systems.
• Interpret state and federal codes, industry standards, and Gas Standards; participate in review of proposed regulatory changes and recommend modifications accordingly.
• Stay abreast of latest industry changes, trends, and technological advancements; maintain familiarity with Company operations to effectively support client requests.
• Provide direction to contractors, consultants, Company engineers, technical specialists, and project team members.
• Utilize departmental control systems and maintain budget and schedule to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Position Requirements

• Require knowledge of engineering practices and concepts, cost analysis, and Company operating practices and policies.
• Understand systematic and scientific approaches to problem solving and apply engineering, mathematics, and physical science principles to resolve problems.
• Demonstrate ability to review problems and propose innovative solutions involving technical, operational, and economic issues.
• Possess basic project management skills with ability to plan and manage workload across multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer tools including spreadsheets and database analysis tools.
• Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely with various levels of management in both formal and informal settings.
• Maintain open lines of communication across departments and prepare written communication on technical and non-technical matters for various management levels.

The Associate Engineer owns the preparation, characterization, and lot release of raw material stock solutions, upstream media formulations, and downstream process buffers in support of Red Cell Therapeutics process development at Cambridge, MA. Working alongside lab Scientists and Engineers across small-scale and pilot-scale teams, this contract role shapes the infrastructure, workflows, and documentation systems that ensure consistent and traceable solution delivery.

Key Deliverables

• Prepare chemical reagents, stock solutions, upstream media, and downstream/formulation buffers; implement and adhere to lot release criteria including pH, osmolality, density, conductivity, and other analytical measurements.
• Assist in bioreactor preparation support including pre-build, calibration, and sterilization.
• Perform routine analyzer maintenance activities including calibration, reference checks, routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Enter data into electronic laboratory notebook environment and implement and document new solution preparation procedures.
• Coordinate routine solution requests with lab Scientists and Engineers and manage raw material inventory to prevent stockout.
• Conduct lab experiments with and without documented SOPs; assist other scientists and engineers with complex tasks and experimentation as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative to assure performance of routine testing responsibilities and remain flexible in learning new laboratory tasks and equipment.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Preferred B.S. degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field with 0–2 years of experience in solution preparation, inventory management, or process development.
• Strong understanding of and previous experience with aseptic technique and solution solubility and reagent preparation.
• Prior experience with analytical techniques including pH, osmolality, conductivity, density, and turbidity measurements preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory guidance and logically work through complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills with initiative in day-to-day coordination.
• Adaptable to a fast-changing environment; keep SME updated on progress and seek guidance as needed.

Embedded within a leading pharmaceutical organization's Process Design team, the Associate Engineer develops and executes Oligo synthesis, purification, robotics, and analytical testing activities while writing SOPs and supporting manufacturing transfer. Working closely with leads, supervisors, and manufacturing groups, this role builds process documentation and training programs that advance the consistent delivery of new processes and products.

Areas of Ownership

• Perform Oligo synthesis, purification, robotics, and data analysis; write SOPs and processing procedures as part of Process Design activities.
• Perform analytical tests including CE, HPLC, MS, and quantitation.
• Operate DNA synthesizers and associated equipment; operate HPLC for purification and analysis of oligos.
• Safely handle chemical materials and calibrate lab equipment; maintain production records and project notes.
• Adhere to ISO 13485 guidelines with good working knowledge of cGMP.
• Conduct extensive testing of new processes and drive implementation and training for new processes and products.
• Transfer and train in support of projects going into manufacturing groups; troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Maintain good organizational skills and lab practices; operate with guidance from leads and supervisors.

Professional Experience

• BS or MS in life science required.
• 3–5 years of lab experience; experience with oligo synthesis and robotics preferred.
• Other analytical experience such as HPLC and MS preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.
• Good communication and writing skills required; computer familiarity required.
• Great pay, excellent work location, and opportunity to work with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies.

Reporting to the Structures Leader (Central), the Associate Engineer leads and supports local and national structural engineering projects across the full project lifecycle, from tender submissions and client reporting through to budget and schedule delivery. Partnering with a team of structural engineers and drafters, this role shapes commercial outcomes and technical standards while growing client relationships that underpin the structural team's targets.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with new and existing clients.
• Plan and manage large-scale projects including tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports, project scheduling, resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance on a project-by-project basis to the structural team locally and nationally.
• Assist in establishing discipline-related policies and procedures as directed by overall organisational controls.
• Manage work financially, technically, and contractually; drive optimisation of commercial outcomes and ensure strong project cost management throughout projects.
• Lead a team of structural engineers and drafters and assist in the development and management of performance development plans.
• Report directly to Structures Leader (Central) and assist in achieving the structural team's targets.

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience coupled with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Must hold relevant certification in RPEng, RPEQ, CPEng, NER, or equivalent accreditation; valid driver's licence required.
• Seismic experience essential.
• Proven project management skills achieving prescribed budget, timeframe, and customer requirements.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex information with customer service orientation.
• Understanding of business, organisational, and marketing context of solutions.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organisations.

Sitting at the intersection of hands-on laboratory work and upstream bioprocess engineering, the Associate Engineer develops and tests single-use bioreactors and supporting cell culture equipment at scales from ambr15 to 2000L. Operating within a product development team, this role delivers mechanical testing, cell culture operations, and experimental results that enable the advancement of new bioreactor product solutions.

Job Functions

• Perform cell culture operations including cell banking, sub-culturing, fed batch culture, perfusion culture, sample processing, and occasional clarification tests.
• Prepare media and buffers; maintain cell culture instrumentation including BSCs, incubators, centrifuges, cell counting instruments, and metabolite analyzers.
• Organize and interpret results using statistical and other methods.
• Perform mechanical testing and characterization of equipment.
• Engage in creative brainstorming, prototyping, and testing of product solutions.
• Maintain accurate lab records and perform routine lab cleaning.
• Conduct occasional weekend work as required.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience using bioreactors and general cell culture.
• Able to identify, break down, and solve a variety of difficult technical problems with strong aptitude for hands-on engineering testing and experimentation in a lab or shop environment.
• Strong team player with open communication; disciplined and well-organized in documentation.
• Adaptable to changing environment and tasks.