Engineer II, Manufacturing (Rotation) at External — Research Triangle Park, NC
Full job description
## About this role
This role provides hands-on engineering support for manufacturing and facilities operations within a rotating engineering environment. The Engineer II supports drug substance manufacturing equipment across upstream, downstream, and facilities engineering functions, contributing to technical troubleshooting, equipment lifecycle management, validation activities, capital projects, and technology transfers in a regulated GMP environment.
What you’ll do
- Provide technical engineering support and troubleshooting for manufacturing and facility equipment systems
- Support equipment-related projects including technology transfers, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and execute equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols
- Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
- Support investigations, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and compliance documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver project milestones
- Maintain required training, documentation, and progress tracking in alignment with quality standards
## Who you are
You are an early-career engineer with a strong technical foundation and an interest in manufacturing and facilities engineering within a regulated environment. You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn through hands-on rotational experiences.
Required skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required- Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degrees highly desired
- 0–2 years of engineering experience
- Basic understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours or extended shifts as needed
## Preferred skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing
- Exposure to equipment validation, commissioning, or qualification activities
The base compensation range for this role is: $65,000.00-$72,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?