Senior Engineer

Raritan, NJfull timeOn Site

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$96k–$126k

H1B: no

Legendcareers Senior Engineer at Legend Biotech providing technical leadership for facilities, utilities, and cell therapy manufacturing process equipment. Support capital projects, manufacturing investigations, and ensure compliant operation.

Responsibilities

Legend Biotech is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities, utilities, and commercial cell therapy manufacturing process equipment, and technical support of capital projects and manufacturing investigations. The role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, Supply Chain, Automation, and Maintenance organizations to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of critical process equipment and plant systems while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Provide engineering ownership and lifecycle management for GMP facilities, utilities, and cell therapy manufacturing process equipment.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, deviation support, CAPAs, and change controls for manufacturing equipment and support systems.
Identify, lead, and deliver Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) reduction and Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives.
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and turnover activities.
Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Author and review SOPs, technical reports, and specifications.
Lead cross-functional projects and manage contractors and vendors.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
Support audits and inspections.
Mentor junior engineers.

Qualification

BS in MechanicalMinimum 7+ years of engineeringExperience supporting biotechnologyKnowledge of commissioningOther Types of PayMS preferred

Required

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline; MS preferred.
Minimum 7+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or operations experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
Experience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy manufacturing preferred.
Experience leading equipment and utility projects from concept through implementation.
Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, validation, change control, and deviation management processes.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Proven Lean/TPS implementation experience and Operational Excellence leadership experience preferred.
The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.