At Aphena Pharma Solutions, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical packaging in a clean, climate-controlled environment where teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We are growing and looking for a Blister Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with operations to keep production running smoothly.
This is a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and visibility across engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams. You’ll play a key part in supporting blister packaging projects, optimizing performance, and helping ensure we meet customer and regulatory expectations.
What You’ll Do- Lead and support blister packaging projects from planning through execution
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, and validation activities
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and improve performance
- Coordinate multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards
- Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability
- Support regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
- 3–5 years of experience working with blister packaging equipment (such as Uhlmann, Pharmworks, Blipack, or similar)
- Engineering degree or relevant technical experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Opportunities to make a real impact and grow your career
- Collaborative team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production operations as needed
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience working with blister packaging equipment (Uhlmann, Pharmworks, Blipack, or similar)
- Engineering degree or relevant technical experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday
What We Do
Aphena Pharma Solutions is a large pharma solutions provider focused on contract packaging, repackaging and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, OTC, dietary supplement, animal health and medical device marketplaces. With over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, Aphena was formed in 2011 by a family of well established companies (PrePak Systems, TestPak, Celeste and Integrated Pharmaceutical Packaging). The strategic alliance is now called Aphena Pharma Solutions. Aphena has five FDA registered facilities in the US and offers several capabilities to our customers. Aphena provides clients with a full range of solutions to address their pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing requirements. With our continued investment in technology, advanced packaging systems and rigorous cost control, we can deliver solutions that are highly cost effective as well as comprehensive. Through every step in the development of a product – including concept, manufacturing, packaging and distribution – we provide clients with services and solutions to help ensure a successful product launch. Our team of seasoned experts collaborates with clients and addresses every aspect of their product. We partner with clients to develop the solutions they need to succeed in a highly competitive marketplace, and we're committed to delivering an end result that is on schedule and cost effective.
