Summary:
SoltechPR is looking for an experienced Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) to support an exciting new Inspection & Packaging Line project within the biotech manufacturing industry. The Engineering Technical Lead will provide technical leadership and engineering oversight throughout the implementation of a new inspection and packaging line. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Validation, and equipment vendors to ensure successful equipment design, installation, qualification, and startup.
Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for the implementation of new inspection and packaging equipment and systems.
- Serve as a key engineering interface between site teams, equipment vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Support equipment specification, design reviews, vendor selection, and technical evaluations.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
- Coordinate and resolve technical issues during project execution.
- Ensure equipment and systems comply with GMP requirements, engineering standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with Automation, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other technical functions.
- Support equipment integration with existing manufacturing and facility systems.
- Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, specifications, protocols, and engineering deliverables.
- Support project schedules, risk assessments, change controls, and technical decision-making.
- Provide technical leadership during equipment troubleshooting, startup, and transition to operations.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Strong engineering experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with inspection and/or packaging equipment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting capital projects and new equipment implementation.
- Knowledge of GMP, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) requirements.
- Experience working with equipment vendors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Must be available to work on-site in Southeast Puerto Rico.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with automated visual inspection, labeling, serialization, cartoning, packaging automation, vision systems, equipment integration, and/or pharmaceutical packaging lines is highly desirable.
If you are an experienced engineering professional interested in leading the technical execution of a major biotech capital project in Puerto Rico, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Details:
Contract Duration: 1 year +
Pay Range: $50.00 – $60.00 (hourly)
Location: On Site (South East Puerto Rico)
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Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact project in the pharmaceutical sector with a respected and growing firm. At SoltechPR, we value our people and are committed to offering meaningful work, professional development, and a supportive team environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a major construction initiative in the regulated industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of something impactful!