NOTICE: The posting for local applicants only - is not for those applying for a global assignment and/or for employees working outside of Cipla’s U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.
Job Title: DPI Packaging Engineer
Organization Name: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00PM - 11:30PM
Salary Range: (Base/ Hourly) $60k - $72k

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical or Packaging Engineering, or related field of study and one to three years’ minimum experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with high-speed automated visual inspection equipment, and packaging machinery design.
• Ability to read construction and process drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills with packaging equipment and vision systems.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills, good documentation skills, good organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Works Independently: Works independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities are outlined and delegated. Displays a strong sense of ownership for work
• Flexible and Adaptable: Copes with ambiguity, change and uncertainty effectively. Not hesitant to resolve lack of clarity, structure or definition of outcomes then moves ahead.
• Action and Results Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, sense of urgency and bias for action. Self-motivated, naturally proactive with high energy level when addressing work tasks.
• Communication: Communicates effectively in writing, orally and verbally with supervisors and peers. Maintains internal and external customer focus.
• Organized and Timely: Uses organization and good time management skills. Ensure tasks are completed within set deadlines. Works effectively in a multitask environment and consistently tracks the progress of ongoing initiatives.
• Priorities and Implements: Identifies issues and opportunities, prioritize and successfully implements them. Uses cognitive skills and processes to arrive at sound decisions and solutions.
• Logical Thinking and Analysis: Assimilates diverse information and proactively presents solutions through detailed analysis. Balances logic and intuition to arrive at well-founded decisions tempered by practicality and common sense.
• Relationship Builder: Builds productive, trusting, respectful relationships at all levels in the organization. Understands and values the perspectives of others by working in teams.
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Continually strives to learn more to improve self. Sets high standards for work and work relationships. Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work.
• Effective Conflict Resolution Skills: Using tact and diplomacy is effective in resolving differences and conflicts within the organization. Good listener who takes care to understand the words of others, asking questions and actively acknowledges key points.
• Team Player: Consistently acts as a member of the team

• Perform all functions according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Under the guidance of the Supervisor/Manager, Engineering, or Supervisor/Manager, Packaging (doesn’t it report to you Diego?) yes this position will report to me , the primary responsibilities of this position are to support the design, modification and troubleshooting of existing high-speed pharmaceutical packaging equipment and the creation of vision system recipes. Implement improvements to increase equipment efficiency and prevent equipment obsolescence.
• Investigate current equipment performance to identify problems and solutions. Working with operators, quality assurance, and maintenance to identify and implement necessary improvements.
• Prepare and execute User Requirement Specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications, Design Specifications/Qualifications, Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies, and Standard Operating Procedures as necessary for new and modified equipment.
• Develop relationships with key vendors for technical support and for assistance in hardware applications.
• Give instructions and training to Machine Mechanics.
• Participate in generation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to assigned equipment.
• Promote correct and good use of all equipment in the packaging area.
• Recommend equipment maintenance improvement to reduce costs and safety hazards.
• Provide immediate feedback to the Supervisor or HOD on unsafe equipment or working conditions.
• Collaborate with other engineers and/or mechanics to set up, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment.
• Adhere to Cipla Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned.