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Project Engineer – Capital Projects (Ref:7660), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Devens, MA. Execute various capital projects, including modification and improvement of upstream or downstream biological process systems (e.g. Bioreactor, Harvest, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration, Chromatography, Liquid handling skid) and Clean/plant utilities (e.g. WFI, Clean steam, clean compressed air, glycol system). Execute different phases of projects, beginning with requirement gathering, and continuing through feasibility, cost estimation, conceptual and detail design, procurement, execution, commissioning and validation, and project closeout. Oversee procurement and installation of new biotechnologies in the areas of biologics production equipment, utilities, and facilities enhancements. Replace aging bioprocess and Quality Control equipment. Manage cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholders throughout project execution for timely completion of the project. Internal stakeholders/departments include manufacturing engineering, manufacturing/scheduler, Environmental Health & Safety, maintenance, asset management, automation, validation, and quality assurance. External stakeholders include vendors, mechanical, electrical, piping, construction management, quality, and other contractors. Review and redline Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, isometric drawings, and construction documents. Review and approve submittals of biological process equipment, valves, instruments, and other components. Review and approve commissioning and qualification documents. Develop, maintain, and update Engineering Tum Over Package (ETOP). Administrate construction activities, including reviewing technical drawings, answering RFls, performing on-site inspections and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and maintaining and closing punch list. Execute projects in highly regulated GMP cleanrooms that require cleanroom and equipment shutdowns. Implement projects keeping regulatory and safety standards. Follow Maximo service request process to execute coordinated project activities.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $142,475/yr. to $149,240/yr.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field, and six (6) years of related work experience.
Must have experience with/in:
- Project management with Engineering/Capital projects in biologics including procurement, installation, commissioning/start-up, review installation compliance to design documents, Qualification and project closeout;
- Regulatory and safety requirements - Working in GMP cleanrooms and with Process & clean/plant Utility Equipment;
- Engineering principles;
- Construction techniques including Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing;
- Supporting manufacturing operations;
- Creating a full project scope including requirement gathering, cost estimation, schedule, risk register, define project goals/milestones and project necessity;
- Administrate construction activities including review of technical drawings, review submittals, answering RFls, performing on-site inspections.
The skills, knowledge and/or experience do not need to be maintained over the full term of experience required. May work remotely 1 day per week within normal commuting distance of Devens, MA.
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome.
Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients.
Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.
