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Mechanical/HVAC Engineer

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Title: Mechanical/HVAC Engineer
Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters
Req: 02054

Position Summary:

HVAC/Mechanical Engineer specialist for the Engineering Technical Support function supporting MedImmune sites globally. Independently applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design, implementation, startup and commissioning of major HVAC & mechanical system modifications, processes and/or capital projects and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in operations, manufacturing, laboratories and pilot plants. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others):

Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving mechanical services. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

Provide guidance and supervision to the interpretation of project objectives and application of standards in the design and operation of mechanical services for manufacturing, laboratory and administrative facilities. Advise on the alternate methods of construction and direct architects and consulting engineers in the execution of engineering solutions for various projects.

Work collaboratively with capital project teams, site engineering teams, and site operations in the application of engineering solutions on capital projects. Provide site-to-site knowledge transfer to promote consistency across MedImmune.

Support engineering design (Basis of Design, Conceptual Design, Schematic Design and Detailed Design), create and maintain specifications, standards, and design guidelines as well as support continuous improvement initiatives (i.e. Lessons Learned). Coordinate the work of consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
Develop strategies and recommendations for HVAC/mechanical services as well as work with the Project Controls Group to estimate the cost of recommended improvements and/or upgrades. Prepare and defend recommendations using fact-based justification; life cycle cost analysis experience is required.

Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Review completed work from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

Broader job responsibilities include:
• Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
• Develop engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units
• Employ advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertise
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fields
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Work with research, manufacturing, distribution, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and risk management departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility modifications
• Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality constraints
• Guide the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects; interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• The job will require periodic travel both domestically and internationally.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 12+ years of relevant work experience 9+ years experience in biotech pharmaceutical industry
• Established expertise in engineering technology of mechanical services for the biotech pharmaceutical industry, including experience with sterile systems, hygienic piping, and clean rooms
• Experience with applicable codes is required; additional experience with codes and requirements in Europe preferred
• Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA) is also required
• Practical start-up and commissioning experience
• Business process modeling experience preferred


Required Skills:

• Ability to independently determine when additional external resources are required to solve problems
• Ability to provide solutions to a large variety of technical problems of moderate to large complexity and scope
• Problem solving skills requiring the application of scientific and engineering theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis tools
• Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
o Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation
o Collaboration
o Project cost development
o Conflict resolution
o Leadership and teambuilding
o Management of contractors and vendors


If you are interested in this position please click the Apply Now button below and search for Req #. 02054.

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