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mîrus Consulting Group is a local company based in Humacao, Puerto Rico that provides computer system validation and information technology consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and other organizations across the Island and parts of the United States. Its services include the assessment and validation of automation equipment, network infrastructures and business processes, as well as the project management involved.
Position Summary
The Senior Engineer to support packaging engineering activities within a pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading packaging development, material evaluations, technical investigations, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality, compliance, and supply chain integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in packaging systems, material science, engineering documentation, and regulatory requirements applicable to healthcare products.
Key Responsibilities
• Doctorate degree in Engineering; OR
• Master's degree in Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of engineering experience.
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Familiarity with distribution and transit testing standards, including:
Preferred Qualifications
• Packaging Engineering and/or Materials Science experience.
• 7+ years of final product manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience within the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and structural components used in healthcare products.
• Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of packaging distribution testing standards and industry regulations.
This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.
Position Summary
The Senior Engineer to support packaging engineering activities within a pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading packaging development, material evaluations, technical investigations, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality, compliance, and supply chain integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in packaging systems, material science, engineering documentation, and regulatory requirements applicable to healthcare products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging engineering projects supporting commercial and new product introduction initiatives.
- Evaluate, select, and qualify primary and secondary packaging components to meet product protection, compliance, and business requirements.
- Develop, revise, and approve engineering drawings and packaging specifications using CAD and design software.
- Provide technical oversight for packaging materials including labels, trays, lidding materials, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier systems, corrugate packaging, and related structural components.
- Design, execute, and evaluate packaging studies, tests, and validations in support of product lifecycle management.
- Author and review technical protocols, test reports, engineering assessments, and supporting documentation.
- Writing test protocols, performing technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components.
- Perform material characterization, technical evaluations, and testing to support packaging component selection and qualification.
- Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure project success and compliance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on packaging performance, cost optimization, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Doctorate degree in Engineering; OR
• Master's degree in Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of engineering experience.
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Familiarity with distribution and transit testing standards, including:
- ASTM D4169
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards
- Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) standards
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- European Pharmacopeia (EP)
Preferred Qualifications
• Packaging Engineering and/or Materials Science experience.
• 7+ years of final product manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience within the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and structural components used in healthcare products.
• Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of packaging distribution testing standards and industry regulations.
This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.