Equipment Engineer I

The Equipment Engineer I position in Particle engineering is responsible for supporting the improvement, troubleshooting, construction and operation of various production equipment for VitriVax. The position will work alongside process engineers to identify improvements in reliability or function to existing equipment, and also create custom equipment for various unit operations. The role requires a variety of skills including equipment design, retrofitting, testing, panel wiring, electronic components, management of change, vendor relations and more. The position will also learn to operate and use all particle manufacturing equipment to assist in campaign production as needed.This role reports to the head of Particle Engineering and will work with a team of Scientists and engineers. This is a full-time position, located in Boulder, Colorado.Responsibilities and Duties :       Assists in designing, assembling, and testing new equipment or improvements to equipment and control systems      Understands instrumentation equivalencies and manages component replacement / repair        Troubleshoots failures to equipment or processes and performs root cause analyses and implements solutions.      Consults with subject matter experts to explore and develop new process equipment & know-how.      Maintains laboratory notebook and equipment logs consistently with policies.      Supports Particle Engineering staff by operating analytical and manufacturing equipment.      Follows change management and standard operating procedures.      Executes general lab upkeep and organization      Adheres to Company policies and safety guidelinesEducation and Experience      Candidates must have an engineering background (degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace engineering, applied physics or similar, or equivalent trade) with 2 years of industry experience      Applicants must have the capability to perform the responsibilities and duties listed above and be willing to learn.      Hands-on skill and mechanical prowess and finesse related to equipment assembly, wiring, and repair / cleaning / maintenance activities.      Preferred experience in vacuum or pharmaceutical / sanitary equipment      Preferably experience with LabVIEW and PLCs (Beckhoff or others)      Ability to read and follow wiring schematics and low voltage control boxes, and the capability to diagnose malfunctioning electronics safely with a multimeter.      Experience working in a regulated environment including authoring and following standard operating procedures, design specifications and test plans      Proficient in the use of computers and productivity software (Excel, Word, etc) and CAD software (Fusion 360 (preferred) / Solidworks / Autocad, etc) Core Skills and CompetenciesAll VitriVax employees are expected to share the following values. Integrity We are team players who say what we do and do what we say. We respect our obligations and are transparent in our communication. We present all data factually. When presented with ambiguous situations, we strive to do the right thing Innovation We create value by developing superior products and processes. We have a curious mindset, apply an analytical approach and take calculated risks. We take on difficult problems and break barriers. Passion We are passionate about making vaccines accessible to everyone. We share our enthusiasm with purpose.  We are never satisfied with the status quo and want to make a difference. Quality We seek quality information, decisions and people. We put safety first and approach every opportunity with a right first-time mindset that is focused on the end goal. We are committed to continuous improvement and elimination of waste.   Salary and BenefitsSalary Range : $75,000 - $90,000 DOE and alignment with current and future responsibilities.All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.      Stock Options      401(k) with generous Company match       Flexible work schedule      Generous Vacation and Sick time      Health, Dental and Vision insurance      Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Voluntary AD&D Insurance      Flexible Spending Account      Voluntary Pet Insurance and Discount Policies VitriVax, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. VitriVax is an E-Verify employer.

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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000