Mechanical Engineer

Curia•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments. The Engineering Department supports efficient, timely, and safe pharmaceutical manufacturing by maintaining and modifying production equipment and related systems. The Mechanical Equipment Engineer supports manufacturing operations both on and off the manufacturing floor, with time on the manufacturing floor required and prioritized as needed. The role supports manufacturing projects from conception through completion, including improving existing production tools to increase uptime. It provides technical support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems, such as filling lines, capping and stoppering systems, autoclaves, compressed air, nitrogen, and process vacuum. The engineer also supports equipment design, modification, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and cGMP operations, while ensuring engineering documents and facility records are maintained accurately and compliantly. This position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it may include mentoring, guiding, and advising team members. The employee may work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. Pharmaceutical manufacturing work requires aseptic gowning and task-dependent personal protective equipment. The role may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, confined areas, refrigerator or freezer temperatures, moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities, vibration, compressed gases, noise, and cleaning agents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field of study.
Minimum of three years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom environments is preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience in an engineering or relevant position is preferred.
Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance), and NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery).
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize time and manage multiple projects and priorities successfully.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement technical writing and instructions.
Effective interpersonal skills and adaptability to achieve company goals.
Ability to express ideas and facts verbally in a clear, logical, concise, and grammatically accepted style.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
May be required to pass occupational health screening.
May be required to 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 working with technical operations to improve existing production tools and uptime.
Define, prioritize, and achieve realistic, specific goals and objectives.
Meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities and projects.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrative staff, managers in different departments, and outside contractors.
Understand the facility, its function, and its interdependent systems, including filling lines, capping and stoppering systems, and autoclaves.
Provide technical support for plant compressed air, nitrogen, and process vacuum, 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 related documentation, including work orders and ECOs, are completed, updated, and maintained effectively and compliantly.
Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary team members to design or modify equipment supporting cGMP operations and product development.
Support the design, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment and facility systems.
Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
Maintain up-to-date training.
Mentor, guide, and advise team members.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, and fostering awareness and responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.