Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

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Germantown, MD, USA
In-Office
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Lead implementation, qualification, and maintenance of automation and capital equipment in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Troubleshoot and optimize equipment, drive process improvements for capacity, quality, and cost, support validation and documentation, and provide technical training while collaborating cross-functionally.
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Overview 

 
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.  

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. 
 
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. 

 

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. 

 

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. 

About the opportunity
As a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, you will help drive manufacturing efficiency and profitability by implementing and maintaining automation solutions that improve capacity, quality, and cost performance. You will lead and support capital projects, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, and identify process improvements while working collaboratively across teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and contributing to continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Your tasks include
  • Implement, qualify, and maintain automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
  • Lead and support capital equipment projects from planning through execution.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, capacity, quality, and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment, process, and product development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, validation standards, and documentation practices.
  • Provide technical expertise, training, and support for manufacturing processes and equipment.
Your profile
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
  • Knowledge of automation technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, or industrial controls is preferred.
  • Experience with GMP validation, technical writing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), design reviews, or CAD is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer 

 

  • Bonus/Commission  

  • Local benefits   

  • Referral Program  

  • Volunteer Day  

  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)   

  • Employee Assistance Program   

  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role) 

 

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.  

 

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
  • Knowledge of automation technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, or industrial controls.
  • Experience with GMP validation, technical writing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), design reviews, or CAD.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.

QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.

  • Flexible Benefits Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.

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The Company
HQ: Hilden
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).

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