Equipment Engineer 1 (6:00am - 4:00pm Sat - Tue) # 4781

The Equipment Engineer I contributes professional engineering support to the evaluation installation modification and maintenance of manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable efficient and compliant operation. Operating within a professional scope this role applies foundational engineering principles to assess equipment performance support technical problem-solving and participate in improvement initiatives that strengthen equipment reliability and operational consistency. The position collaborates with engineers technicians and cross-functional partners to advance technical solutions maintain engineering documentation and contribute to the effective execution of equipment engineering activities.

You will work on-site full-time at our office located in Durham NC

This position works the weekend shift Sat - Tue from 6:00am to 4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering analyses by collecting data reviewing operational trends and preparing technical observations to support evaluations of equipment performance and reliability.

• Supports professional engineering activities related to installation modification and qualification of manufacturing equipment ensuring alignment with established engineering standards and production requirements.

• Executes advanced maintenance repair and technical adjustments on complex manufacturing equipment by applying extensive procedural knowledge and hands-on expertise.

• Contributes to equipment troubleshooting efforts by applying engineering principles to initial assessments and collaborating on the development of corrective actions and process improvements.

• Develops and maintains engineering documentation including specifications change records technical instructions and performance logs ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering controls.

• Collaborates with engineers maintenance personnel and operations teams on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment capability efficiency and reliability.

• Participates in equipment testing calibration and verification activities to support engineering evaluations and adherence to technical standards.

• Applies professional judgment within defined engineering procedures while upholding safety quality and regulatory requirements in all aspects of equipment engineering support.

• These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Basic understanding of mechanical electrical pneumatic and control systems.

• Familiarity with CAD tools technical drawings and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methods and problem-solving techniques is preferred.

• Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include: 

• GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)

• Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP CLIA NYSDOH ISO 15189)

• Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD IVDR FDA 21 CFR 800 series FDA 21 CFR Part 11)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and technical reasoning abilities.

• Ability to learn and apply engineering concepts to practical manufacturing challenges.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and operations teams.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data analysis.

• Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement principles.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a manufacturing and engineering environment with regular exposure to production areas equipment and occasional noise.

• May require standing walking and occasional lifting during equipment inspections or installations.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working on or near production equipment.

• Work may occasionally extend beyond regular hours to support maintenance or installation schedules.

What We Do

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing population-scale clinical studies and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.

Why Work With Us

Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here and it’s no small task. The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge contribute their skills inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.

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