Engineering Technician
About The Position
At Aphena Pharma Solutions, we package and assemble life-saving pharmaceutical products in a clean, climate-controlled, and highly regulated GMP environment. Our people are the foundation of our success. We value safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability, and we believe in taking care of one another. When you join Aphena, you become part of the Aphena story. Aphena Pharma Solutions is seeking a Packaging Engineering Associate to support highly automated pharmaceutical and medical device packaging, assembly, and filling operations within a regulated GMP environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to packaging equipment, process improvement initiatives, and validation activities. The Packaging Engineering Associate works closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment, support continuous improvement, and ensure compliant, efficient packaging processes. This position offers a structured development path toward future Packaging Engineer or Process Engineer roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or related field)
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or regulated environment preferred
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or packaging processes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn GMPs, validation, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- Frequent standing and walking with extended time on the production floor
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required
Nice To Haves
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or packaging preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with the setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of pharmaceutical packaging equipment, including blister lines, bottle lines, cartoners, labelers, and serialization systems
- Support routine equipment performance monitoring and data collection, including OEE, downtime, and scrap
- Participate in equipment changeovers and line trials under supervision
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
- Assist with root cause analysis for packaging deviations, downtime, and quality issues
- Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects as assigned
- Assist in the creation and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and packaging specifications
- Support validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation
- Help ensure packaging processes comply with cGMP, FDA, and Aphena quality standards
- Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change control documentation
- Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams
- Support packaging trials for new products, materials, or suppliers
- Assist with technical evaluations of packaging components and equipment
- Partner with equipment vendors to develop strong on-site technical expertise
- Follow all Aphena safety policies and promote a strong safety culture on the production floor
- Ensure engineering activities align with quality systems and data integrity requirements
- Participate in required training activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career development and training opportunities
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Stable, growing company in the pharmaceutical industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
