Blister Engineer

Aphena Pharma Solutions•Cookeville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our story. At Aphena Pharma Solutions, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical packaging in a clean, climate-controlled environment where teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We are growing and looking for a Blister Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with operations to keep production running smoothly. This is a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and visibility across engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams. You’ll play a key part in supporting blister packaging projects, optimizing performance, and helping ensure we meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience working with blister packaging equipment (such as Uhlmann, Pharmworks, Blipack, or similar)
Engineering degree or relevant technical experience
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support blister packaging projects from planning through execution
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, and validation activities
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and improve performance
Coordinate multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards
Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability
Support regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners