Engineering Technician (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Salary: $31.35–$38.46 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Company

hirify.global is a contract manufacturing organization specializing in small-batch sterile injectable manufacturing, packaging, labeling, laboratory services, and pharmaceutical support from clinical trials through commercial production.

What you will do

• Execute and report engineering protocols, studies, and validation activities.
• Evaluate, install, and qualify instrumentation and manufacturing equipment.
• Select and order parts and components for engineering batches.
• Set up and prepare sterile pharmaceutical products and components.
• Support process and product development, manufacturing operations, and Pharmaceutical Operator II duties as needed.
• Review deviations, change controls, validation protocols, and formal studies while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments.

Requirements

• Technical degree, two-year associate degree, or equivalent industry-related experience.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn additional software.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to work on-site on a regular basis.

Nice to have

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and validation principles.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, engineering projects, or validation activities.
• Familiarity with aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment supporting clinical and commercial products.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments.
• Contribute to custom sterile manufacturing and pharmaceutical support services.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available.