Maintenance Engineer

The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) is a unique, cross-disciplinary instructional center that provides educational and training opportunities to develop skilled professionals for the biomanufacturing industry. BTEC's audience includes NCSU students and professionals already involved in biomanufacturing or related industries. BTEC also provides bioprocess development and analytical services to a wide range of customers from academia and industry.

The primary function of the BTEC Bioprocess Engineering department is to maintain, operate, and, when necessary, upgrade Large, Intermediate, and Small Scale Bioprocessing, as well as Central Services and Process Utilities areas within the BTEC building in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations. Their mission includes ensuring that these operations comply with legal requirements while minimizing potential liabilities and any disruptions to BTEC's overall operations. Moreover, the department plays a role in education by assisting with course development and instruction as needed. It's noteworthy that all maintenance of BTEC lab equipment is exclusively handled by the department itself, with no involvement from NCSU facilities, highlighting their specialized expertise in this regard.

Essential Job Duties

The primary purpose of the position described is to provide comprehensive support for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of biomanufacturing process equipment, process utilities, and simulated clean room facilities. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, as well as involvement in building renovation and modification projects.

Additionally, the position serves as a vital bridge between the organization and external entities by acting as a central point of contact for day-to-day maintenance and services provided by the university facilities division, and it carries the critical responsibility of being a 24-hour contact for NCSU Fire/Life Safety and Police. In essence, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of biomanufacturing facilities and acts as a liaison for facility-related matters both internally and externally.

Essential Job Duties Include but not Limited To:

• Manage the BTEC Calibration Program

• Perform BTEC calibrations on various process equipment.

• Perform/assist others in preventative maintenance of process equipment.

• Perform/assist others in repairing of process equipment.

• Install/Replace/Remove along with startup of process equipment as necessary.

• Assist others in inventory of calibration equipment and spare parts.

• Monitor and conduct regular inspections of various BTEC process equipment and utilities. Various pieces of equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Fermenters, homogenizers, autoclaves, water purifiers, parts washer, solution making skids, Clean In Place skids, high purity water generator, clean steam generator, process chilled water, clean compressed air, gas manifolds, freezer, refrigerators, incubators, environmental chambers, portable tanks, classrooms.

• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), as implemented by BTEC.

• Ensure safety in utility area and when working in various areas.

• Follow documented procedures and policies within the BTEC facility and the University.

• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or BTEC leadership.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• AM- BS degree in a related engineering discipline ( mechanical, electrical, computer or related discipline). Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Required degree must be completed prior to start date

Other Required Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with other BTEC staff.

• Good documentation and communication practices.

• Professional knowledge in relations to biomanufacturing equipment.

• Project management, maintain progress and provide updates on current projects.

• Engineering Design and Analysis, to have knowledge and experience relevant to BTEC projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Calibration qualifications, ISO, ASQ, NIST/NRC, manufacturer/vendor training, instrumentation and control technician certification, other relevant qualification and certifications.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No