Equipment Engineer

Job Scope:

This Equipment Engineer reports to the Equipment Manager based in New Jersey and is critical for providing onsite equipment engineering leadership at our Redmond, WA facility. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and independent professional with strong communication skills, experienced in managing the full lifecycle of laboratory and production equipment. This role requires taking full ownership of equipment-related events in Redmond, with strategic support from the NJ-based team.

The primary initial focus will be on managing the site's calibration and preventive maintenance program by scheduling and overseeing third-party vendors. The engineer will ensure equipment reliability and compliance within a GMP/ISO framework through effective asset management and vendor coordination.

Details: This is a full-time role based onsite in Redmond, WA. The estimated salary range is $65,000 - $95,000 dependent upon experience level.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Vendor & Maintenance Program Management:

• Own the site's calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) program by scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing third-party vendors and service contractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors; audit their work on-site to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage the spare parts strategy and inventory.

Asset & System Management:

• Administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS - e.g., Limble) to schedule vendor services, manage work orders, and maintain accurate asset histories.
• Maintain and update the site's equipment inventory database, which includes a range of critical instruments such as analyzers, liquid handlers, HPLC systems, spectrophotometers, synthesizers, thermal cyclers, and general lab equipment.
• Develop, review, and improve technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Equipment Support & Troubleshooting:

• Act as the first point of contact for equipment issues, performing initial troubleshooting and coordinating with vendors for advanced repairs as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment deviations and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• (Future State) Progressively build in-house capabilities to perform hands-on PM and calibration activities.

Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure all equipment activities comply with GMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Support Quality Assurance and Control objectives by ensuring equipment is maintained in a validated state.
• Manage documentation for equipment maintenance, vendor service reports, and deviations.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with site staff, management, and the remote NJ equipment team on equipment status, vendor performance, and projects.
• Work autonomously while seamlessly integrating with Redmond stakeholders.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in an equipment engineering, maintenance, or calibration role within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment.
• Proven experience scheduling, managing, and overseeing third-party service vendors for calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Strong experience managing assets and work orders within a CMMS (e.g., Limble, Maximo, Blue Mountain).
• Familiarity with GMP and ISO quality standards is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and vendor schedules independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective remote collaboration and vendor management.

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