Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment is designed, qualified, and maintained throughout its lifecycle
• Execute preventive maintenance activities as equipment owner
• Coordinate calibration, qualification, and maintenance with external vendors
• Support process, lab, facility, and utility equipment across the site
• Investigate equipment/process deviations and implement corrective actions
• Represent equipment expertise during FDA and internal audits
• Monitor equipment performance aligned with site reliability strategies
• Apply engineering principles to deliver robust compliant solutions

Essential Requirements:

The level of the position will be determined based on education, relevant experience, skills, and independence.

Level I Process Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience (4 years) in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations.

Level II Process Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, with 2 years’ work experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations, or equivalent work experience (6 years) in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations.

AND

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and GMP systems in regulated environments
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using sound judgment and analytical thinking
• Experience supporting bioreactors, filtration systems, or chromatography equipment in GMP environments

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between: Level I $60,600 and $112,600; Level II $70,000 and $130,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.