Associate Engineer - Biotech Automation and Packaging Maintenance (JP14396)

Job Title: Associate Engineer - Biotech Automation and Packaging Maintenance (JP14396)
Location: New Albany, OH. 43054
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Duration: 1+ years (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 08/19/2025
Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Shift details: Administrative shift 8am - 5pm M-F for approximately first 2-4 months. 6pm - 6am thereafter (graves 15% shift differential)
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
In this role, you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area in Non-Standard Shifts structure.

• Fully onsite New Albany, OH
• Shift details: Administrative shift 8am - 5pm M-F for approximately first 2-4 months
• 6pm - 6am thereafter (graves 15% shift differential)

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:

• Understanding in PLC, HMI, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection Systems
• Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation, troubleshooting, machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Strong communication skills: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues.
• Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Support cGMP validation of equipment and processes.
• Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
• Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems.
• Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program troubleshoot and repair equipment/system failures.
• Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID's.
• Support Operations using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Support Operations in non-standard shifts that include weekends and/or holidays as determined by the business.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
Employee Value Proposition:

• Unique industry opportunity
• Career growth
• Networking

• Interview process:
  Virtual meeting
• 2 interviews
• Can start interviewing immediately

We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume toresumes@3keyconsulting.com. Ifyou decide that you're not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our websitewww.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.