Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Wedgewood Pharmacy•Albany, OH

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health. We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help support our mission by ensuring high-quality execution of daily responsibilities, maintaining accuracy, and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on patient care and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field and advanced degree preferred
1–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a regulated environment (internships/co-ops considered)
Basic understanding of cGMP or regulated industry practices
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt in a growing environment
Prior exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement framework
Experience partnering with Facilities or Engineering teams
Ability to read equipment manuals, basic schematics, or maintenance documentation
Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Ability to travel 15-20% of the time
Flexibility to work at different times to support the business based on business needs

Responsibilities

Act as the equipment owner for assigned production assets, supporting early TPM pillars such as: Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance (at the production level or more based on experience), Early Equipment Issue Detection
Identify, document, and escalate equipment issues that require Facilities or Engineering support
Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues and contribute to corrective actions
Perform first-level and routine maintenance and engineering (or more based on experience) on operations equipment, including: Cleaning, inspection, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs, Changeover support and setup verification
Help establish standard work, checklists, and visual controls for equipment care and maintenance
Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Quality to: Improve preventive maintenance effectiveness, Reduce downtime and breakdowns, Increase equipment availability and reliability
Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance and production efficiency
Operate and support processing equipment in alignment with production schedules, quality standards, SOP’s, batch records and GMP/GDP expectations
Serve as a production subject-matter expert for assigned equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation
Partner with Production Leads and Management to troubleshoot minor operational issues and support continuous flow
Complete all documentation e.g., maintenance logs, checklists, equipment/batch records in accordance with GMP/GDP and internal standards
Develop, adhere and improve SOPs and work instructions related to the equipment and processes you are involved with
Maintain strong safety practices and ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a compliant manner
Work closely with the Facilities Maintenance team to ensure clear handoffs between: Production-owned equipment maintenance, Building systems and site infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, air handlers, utilities)
Provide backup support to Production during peak demand while maintaining focus on equipment reliability