Engineer/P&ID/Facilities or Process engineering

Job Title: Engineer/Facilities or Process engineering

Location: Thousand Oaks CA

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

Onsite | Pref. Local Candidates

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

Facilities or process engineering fundamentals — Can interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications, and basic engineering drawings; apply engineering principles to systems such as bioreactors, UFDF, clean in place, autoclave. Look for a degree or hands-on experience in mechanical, chemical, electrical, or a related engineering field.

Equipment troubleshooting and data analysis — Can investigate equipment or system problems using operating data, maintenance history, and structured problem-solving; identify likely causes and recommend practical next steps. Relevant experience may include internships, labs, manufacturing, maintenance, or project work.

Technical documentation in a regulated or safety-focused environment — Can produce clear technical records and follow procedures, safety requirements, and change controls. Biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or other regulated-industry experience

Responsibilities

Support system reliability and operational optimization efforts. Identify system performance risks (e.g. single point of failure or obsolescence) and implement risk reduction strategies. Lead and execute improvement efforts, including identifying cycle reduction time opportunities, efficiency gains, and yield improvement opportunities.

Support technical investigations, root cause analysis, and equipment troubleshooting activities. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies with guidance.

Analyze data and assist in developing engineering solutions using data techniques and methodologies (e.g. Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, predictive maintenance analysis, etc.)

Support new technology introductions by assisting with engineering assessments, equipment modifications, and execution of engineering runs.

Collect, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of small scope and complexity

Provide onsite day-to-day technical support for equipment and process troubleshooting.

Apply process engineering principles to support the design, specification, installation, startup, and validation of process equipment and systems

Assists with project activities by performing engineering studies and assessments for process equipment systems

Translate user and process requirements into engineering documentation and support design development in alignment with standard engineering practices.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and support staff to escalate issues and contribute to solutions.

Support a safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.

Basic Qualifications

Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience