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How much do msat engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for msat engineer in Portland, OR is $118,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,400.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MSAT engineer?

An MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) Engineer focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, and chemicals. They work to ensure product quality, scale-up processes, and technology transfers while troubleshooting production issues. MSAT Engineers collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Their role is critical in maintaining seamless transitions from development to full-scale manufacturing.

What does an MSAT engineer do?

As an MSAT Engineer, your daily tasks may include monitoring ongoing production processes, analyzing data to troubleshoot deviations, and implementing improvements to enhance product yield or quality. You'll regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams—such as QA, R&D, and production—to ensure seamless technology transfer and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, you may prepare reports, support validation activities, and contribute to process scale-up or optimization projects. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to drive impactful process improvements and build expertise across multiple areas of the manufacturing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MSAT engineer?

To excel as an MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) Engineer, a strong background in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field is required, often with experience in process development or manufacturing support. Proficiency with process analytical technology (PAT), statistical analysis software (such as JMP or Minitab), and knowledge of GMP regulations and validation procedures are commonly expected. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring robust process performance, smooth technology transfers, and continuous improvement within pharmaceutical or biomanufacturing environments.

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Among engineering roles, petroleum engineers and computer hardware engineers tend to have the highest salaries, often due to specialized skills and high demand. Senior positions in aerospace, software, and nuclear engineering also offer high compensation, especially with advanced certifications and experience.

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Infographic showing various Msat Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $118,386 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

0707 Project Manager

Harvest Technical Services, Inc.

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Onsite: Hillsboro


  • Project Manager, Project Portfolio Strategy & Delivery
  • Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO), located in Hillsboro Oregon, is Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid/Lyophilized Filling, Automated/Manual Inspection, Packaging/Finished Products and Distribution). This location is currently experiencing a period of growth, with a variety of opportunities to support optimization of our existing processes, as well as the delivery of new capabilities and technologies. We are a key aspect in a world-wide network of industry leading expertise and high performing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Our work is critical in ensuring we reliably supply medicine to the millions of patients who currently depend on us, as well as reaching new patient populations.

The Opportunity

  •  In this exciting role, you will assist in the planning and execution of project(s) having an internal focus from initiation through delivery. 
  • You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. 
  • You will serve as an in-house project consultant for evaluating needs and vendor requests for proposals. 
  • May build tools/products for company internal use.

In particular, this role will focus on projects related both to the reliable supply and enhanced performance of existing assets and processes, as well as new capabilities and technologies we are strategically planning for. 

  • As part of the site’s strategic outlook, effective project delivery will be critical to allow for the achievement of our future goals.
  • You will enable delivery of key site portfolio projects and programs. 
  • Ensure accurate project scoping to enable accurate identification of resources, timeline, and budget. 
  • Manage projects to allow for the maintenance of identified scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring the realization of the project benefit to the site.
  • You will support the balance of priorities and dependencies within the portfolio by continuously assessing the health of projects in scope as they progress, proactively identifying and making adjustments as needed to ensure the projects adherence to scope, cost, schedule and successful realization of benefit to the site.
  • You will adhere to and support development of best practices and guidance related to site project management and delivery to ensure effective project planning and execution, across a wide variety of business projects (e.g. CAPEX, sustainability, refurbishment, innovation, etc.)
  • You will collaborate effectively with site functional teams, along with applicable partners and stakeholders in Pharma Technical (PT) functions, Pharma Technical Global MSAT (PTT) & Pharma Technical Strategy ( PTY) functions, and Corporate groups (Supply Chain, Development), to ensure alignment and progression to successful delivery of projects in scope.
  • You will act in a lead capacity on cross functional strategic activities including leading assessments, meetings & workshops, developing deliverables, providing guidance and direction to team members, and delivering support.
  • You will use your excellent team building and communication skills with the ability to listen and respond with agility and resilience in a fast paced industrial setting.


Who you are:

  • You hold a Bachelor's Degree or above, preferably in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Facilities, Mechanical, Process, or Industrial), related Science field, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • You have 5+ years of successful experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, particularly related to project/portfolio management and execution, with relevant GMP experience.
  • You have experience in scoping, planning, and leading cross-functional project teams’ execution of diverse projects, with a wide range of levels of complexity, technical and/or business related.

Preferred 

  • You hold an advanced/graduate degree or have a certification in Project Management (i.e. PMI certification).
  • You have exceptional influencing capabilities, interpersonal and broad communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and strategic consulting skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • You have a strong understanding of basic principles of several engineering disciplines. Understanding of key items such as project risks and integration implications, understanding facility end-user operational needs and principals, acting as an advocate in helping Site and facility end-users develop, and establishing functional organization.
  • You have experience in an FDA regulated industry, hospital, or clean room environment.


The hiring range for this position is $50 to $55/per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.



Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.