GRAIL
Equipment Engineer 2 #4778, #4779 (Night Shift 10:00pm - 8:00am, Wed - Sat)
Durham, NC · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$82k-$102kDetected 69 days ago
Data ScienceProcess ImprovementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsClinical TrialsClinical Laboratory TechniquesGMPFDA RegulatoryNGSMedical DevicesCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Operating with increasing independence, this role applies engineering principles to analyze equipment performance, resolve technical issues, and contribute to improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Conducts professional engineering analyses to assess equipment performance, identify reliability concerns, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Supports the installation, modification, and qualification of laboratory manufacturing equipment by applying engineering principles and collaborating with technicians, engineers, and operations teams.
- Applies structured problem-solving methods to troubleshoot equipment issues, develop corrective actions, and implement improvements that strengthen equipment reliability.
- Develops, updates, and maintains engineering documentation, including technical specifications, process instructions, test results, and change records, in accordance with engineering controls.
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners on continuous improvement initiatives, contributing engineering insights that enhance equipment capability, throughput, and performance.
- Supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs by evaluating equipment behavior, reviewing failure data, and recommending engineering-driven reliability enhancements.
- Performs engineering-level testing, calibration, and verification activities to ensure equipment accuracy and compliance with quality and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline.
- 2 + years of relevant experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering, or a master's degree with 0-2 years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, control systems, and process instrumentation.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) tools.
Nice to have
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment and process issues.
- Analytical and data-driven approach to process improvement and decision-making.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and operational teams.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Works in a manufacturing and engineering environment with frequent exposure to production equipment, machinery, and moderate noise.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required per safety and compliance standards.
- This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire
Skills
- GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom.
- It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
- You will work on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC
Compensation
- The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $82,000 - $102,000.
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