Principal Process Engineer

Ferring B.V

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Base: $125,000 to $175,000; bonus/equity: annual b...
Equipment reliability engineering
Aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing
Reliability centered maintenance
The Principal Reliability Engineer is the technical lead for equipment reliability and asset performance, driving reliability strategy, failure elimination, and lifecycle optimization for equipment used in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing

Job Summary

  • The Principal Reliability Engineer is the technical lead for equipment reliability and asset performance, driving reliability strategy, failure elimination, and lifecycle optimization for equipment used in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Ferring offers competitive total compensation with a base salary range of $125,000 to $175,000, annual bonus incentives, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k plan with company match, paid parental leave, and a supportive, people-first culture.
  • This role requires working closely with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to ensure high asset availability while maintaining full compliance with GMP, sterility assurance, and regulatory requirements.

Matching Summary

The Principal Reliability Engineer is the technical lead for equipment reliability and asset performance, driving reliability strategy, failure elimination, and lifecycle optimization for equipment used in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Salary

Base: $125,000 to $175,000; Bonus/Equity: annual bonus based on performance; Benefits: comprehensive healthcare, 401k match, paid parental leave, vacation and holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • equipment reliability engineering
  • aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • reliability centered maintenance
  • failure modes and effects analysis
  • predictive and condition-based maintenance
  • GMP compliance and validation
  • root cause failure analysis

Nice-to-have

  • technical leadership without direct authority
  • strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • excellent technical writing skills
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • mentoring team members
  • ownership and accountability
  • working in GMP cleanroom environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 8+ years engineering experience in regulated manufacturing
  • 5+ years reliability or maintenance engineering
  • experience with aseptic or sterile pharmaceutical equipment
  • knowledge of GMP change control and validation
  • ability to work in GMP cleanroom environments

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