Cellares · 3 days ago
Senior Factory Service Engineer
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCellares is an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization focused on mass manufacturing cell therapies. The Service Engineer will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, and support of Cellares' equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturingMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Perform installations, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cellares and other process equipment within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment in a cell therapy manufacturing facility
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulations
Perform equipment calibrations and support validation testing to meet quality and regulatory requirements
Respond promptly to equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
Execute preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal functionality of manufacturing equipment
Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities and equipment logs in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Manage parts ordering and coordinate with equipment and area owners to schedule maintenance activities
Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure they are properly calibrated and in good, safe working condition
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality control teams to address technical issues and optimize processes
Support Quality Change Controls and CAPA investigations
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support GMP facility operations is required and managed through PagerDuty
Experience drafting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field
5+ years' experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in cell therapy or biopharmaceuticals
Strong understanding of GMP regulations and quality standards
Experience as a technical/service lead on a multi-subsystem installation/qualification
Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and understand technical documents and engineering drawings
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Effective communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour work week, including swing shifts, weekends, and holidays, as required to support business needs
Attendance at the plant site is considered an essential function
Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Self-Awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Preferred
Experience with PLC automated control systems
Experience with 6-axis robots
Experience working safely with high voltage systems (208V)
Benefits
Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) Matching
Free EV Charging
Onsite lunches
Stock options
Company
Cellares
Cellares is a life sciences technology company that develops the Cell Shuttle to automate cell therapy manufacturing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$355MKey Investors
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesEclipse Ventures
2023-08-23Series C· $255M
2021-05-05Series B· $82M
2020-10-29Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
Fabian Gerlinghaus
Co-Founder and CEO
Omar Kurdi
Co-Founder and President
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