Title:  Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for completing capital projects and provide engineering support at a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing facility situated in Bedford, Ohio. As a Project Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to oversee all project aspects from conception to completion. Activities such as scope development, budgeting, design, procurement, scheduling, construction management, installation, and commissioning will be under your direction. In addition, as you become familiar with the site, you will provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and optimize systems and equipment. In this role, you will focus on projects and engineering support relating to site WFI systems, Chiller systems, Compounding process equipment, Aseptic Fill and finish equipment, heat exchangers, control valves and process piping

Key Responsibilities:

• Building systems and utilities such as site electrical infrastructure, compressed air, plant steam, chilled water, and condenser/tower water.
• Critical utilities such as WFI, clean steam, High Purity Air, Nitrogen, and CO2. 
• Cleanroom equipment fillers, isolators, compounding process equipment, Aseptic IV bag and Vial filling equipment,  BMS monitoring and alarming systems.
• A wide variety of facilities/production projects such as cleanroom construction, facility upgrades, stability chambers, warehouse upgrades, office area renovations, etc.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum: B.S. Degree in Engineering
• Five (5) years of project engineering or maintenance engineering experience
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision by drawing on relevant engineering concepts, principles and technical experience.
• Planning skills to provide technical support to large capital projects.
• Demonstrate Project Management Skills – Leading multiple (1-2) Capital and Expense projects in the magnitude of 0 to 2 million dollars to include actively tracking schedule, cost and deliverables.
• Demonstrate Problem Solving skills - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening skills – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management skills - Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Written Communicating skills - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience as well as preparing technical documentation for the FDA, OSHA, and other regulation agency requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills – Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Production and processing experience – Knowledge of material flow, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product.
• Presentation Skills to effectively educate technicians on the technical equipment principles
• One year validation experience in qualifying equipment to match production equipment and process specifications.
• Demonstrated proficient Computer Skills including:  AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Project, SAP, and machine specific programs
• Working knowledge of cGMPs as they relate to sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, critical utilities, and production equipment with respect to their design, installation, and operation.
• Experience with CIP/SIP/CRF 21 part 11
• Experience with Siemens Apogee or Desigo is a plus.
• Professional Engineering license or PMP Certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineering Licence with HVAC emphasis.
• Five to fifteen years of project engineering or maintenance engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.