Mechanical Engineer

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Curia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to support manufacturing operations and help maintain or modify production equipment and related systems. The Engineering Department enables efficient, timely, and safe pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves working both on and off the manufacturing floor, with time in manufacturing operations required and prioritized as needed.

The engineer supports manufacturing projects from conception through completion, including efforts to improve production-tool uptime. The role provides engineering support for facility systems and manufacturing equipment, contributes to equipment design and modification for cGMP operations and product development, and supports equipment acquisition, installation, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it may include mentoring, guiding, and advising team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom environments (listed as preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience in an engineering or relevant position (listed as preferred).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NFPA 70B (Electrical Equipment Maintenance), and NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize time and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement technical writing and instructions.
• Effective interpersonal skills and adaptability to achieve company goals.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• May be required to pass occupational health screening and obtain and maintain gowning certification and media qualification.
• May be required to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and manage multiple manufacturing projects from conception through completion, including hardening existing production tools to improve uptime.
• Define, prioritize, and achieve realistic, specific goals and objectives; meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrative staff, managers in other departments, outside contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Understand the facility, its functions, and interdependent systems, including filling lines, capping and stoppering systems, and autoclaves.
• Provide technical support for plant compressed air, nitrogen, and process vacuum systems, including design, modifications, upgrades, and ongoing support.
• Produce and support engineering documentation; plan and track assigned projects.
• Provide specifications and cost estimates for major equipment acquisitions.
• Ensure facility engineering drawings and associated documentation, including work orders and ECOs, are completed, updated, and maintained effectively and compliantly.
• Support the design, modification, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment and facility systems for cGMP operations and product development.
• Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance and maintain up-to-date training.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, foster a collaborative and positive work environment, and champion change.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, and fostering safety awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level