Associate Engineer

Liquidia

About The Position

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. Job Summary The Associate Engineer works within the Manufacturing Sciences team to operate and maintain Mold Template production equipment and provide continued process improvement in support of commercial Yutrepia production. Education and Experience B.S. degree in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred) 0-1 years’ experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting or other relevant experience required. Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industries a plus. Experience operating in a cleanroom environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated aptitude for ‘hands-on’ operations with an exemplary history as a “self-starter” Mechanical aptitude is a must, experience in the troubleshooting of production equipment preferred Ability to read, interpret and create technical equipment documentation such as user manuals, electrical/pneumatic schematics, and fabrication drawings. Experience with PLC and microcontroller programming and troubleshooting a plus Must be detail oriented with excellent communication and documentation skills Hands on experience with technical and/or experimental execution Ability to interpret data and summarize results Familiarity with statistical data analysis (DOE, process capability, hypothesis testing, ANOVA) a plus Work with team of engineers and technicians to manufacture materials to support clinical and commercial production. Utilize basic process engineering tools such process mapping, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and basic Six Sigma tools Operate, maintain and manage production equipment. Assist senior engineering staff in the evaluation and implementation of process changes to improve product quality, decrease cost, and improve manufacturing efficiency Lead the execution of detailed experimental plans under the direction of senior engineering staff Maintain accurate, detailed documentation Communicate status updates and experimental results to internal customers All other duties as assigned Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, and more! Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Recruiting Agencies, Please Note: Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.

Requirements

B.S. degree in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred)
0-1 years’ experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting or other relevant experience required. Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industries a plus.
Experience operating in a cleanroom environment preferred.
Demonstrated aptitude for ‘hands-on’ operations with an exemplary history as a “self-starter”
Mechanical aptitude is a must, experience in the troubleshooting of production equipment preferred
Ability to read, interpret and create technical equipment documentation such as user manuals, electrical/pneumatic schematics, and fabrication drawings.
Must be detail oriented with excellent communication and documentation skills
Hands on experience with technical and/or experimental execution
Ability to interpret data and summarize results

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industries a plus.
Experience operating in a cleanroom environment preferred.
Experience with PLC and microcontroller programming and troubleshooting a plus
Familiarity with statistical data analysis (DOE, process capability, hypothesis testing, ANOVA)

Responsibilities

Work with team of engineers and technicians to manufacture materials to support clinical and commercial production.
Utilize basic process engineering tools such process mapping, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and basic Six Sigma tools
Operate, maintain and manage production equipment.
Assist senior engineering staff in the evaluation and implementation of process changes to improve product quality, decrease cost, and improve manufacturing efficiency
Lead the execution of detailed experimental plans under the direction of senior engineering staff
Maintain accurate, detailed documentation
Communicate status updates and experimental results to internal customers
All other duties as assigned