Sr Device Engineer

Pfizer • Parsippany, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring that customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world at an accelerated pace by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action. Your role in the design and development of manufacturing processes, as well as in maintenance and reliability support, is essential for providing timely access to necessary medications. Working alongside our innovative team, you will help expedite the delivery of medicines globally by imagining what can be achieved and making it happen. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Provide comprehensive testing and technical support for new manufacturing facilities and processes. Facilitate and manage process and component improvement projects as needed. Assess, manage, and report on the process capabilities of operational equipment and services. Oversee and conduct supplier technical audits and corporate audits. Actively share knowledge within the team through established systems. Apply technical expertise in Operations, Quality, and Validation to recommend improvements considering business challenges. Lead cross-functional project teams through high-risk technical assessments and develop complex engineering solutions. Provide guidance and lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively. Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems. Work independently, review own work, mentor colleagues, and exercise judgment utilizing knowledge and experience.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in product development, manufacturing science and technology, sterilization or process validation, or Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical industry
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), combination device regulations, and design control
• Strong history of problem-solving skills, project and task management skills
• Ability to manage priorities and lead others under pressure
• Strong verbal and written presentation communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strategic planning and forecasting skills
• Ability to facilitate agreements between various teams
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive testing and technical support for new manufacturing facilities and processes.
• Facilitate and manage process and component improvement projects as needed.
• Assess, manage, and report on the process capabilities of operational equipment and services.
• Oversee and conduct supplier technical audits and corporate audits.
• Actively share knowledge within the team through established systems.
• Apply technical expertise in Operations, Quality, and Validation to recommend improvements considering business challenges.
• Lead cross-functional project teams through high-risk technical assessments and develop complex engineering solutions.
• Provide guidance and lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively.
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.
• Work independently, review own work, mentor colleagues, and exercise judgment utilizing knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees