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This role will focus on reducing manufacturing events, minimizing user interventions, and enhancing product quality and safety standards. The role involves direct engineering support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring operability and reliability of the equipment. The Engineer II will collaborate closely with MS&T, Facilities, Validation, and equipment End Users to ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting objectives and timelines. Their contribution will be crucial in optimizing production capabilities and ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies and methods in manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment.\nHere’s What You’ll Do\nProvide direct engineering support and subject matter expertise for process equipment at Norwood, MA, including Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Mix Skid, Single Use Mixers, Buffer Prep Vessels, Temperature Control Units, Fermenters, Reaction Vessels, CIP, Aseptic Filling Lines, Isolators, Visual Inspection Machines, Packaging Lines, Formulation Equipment, Analytical Equipment, Component Prep Equipment, and more.\nReduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record excursions by ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and machinery.\nDrive results by owning and completing small to medium-sized projects with challenging timelines and support from their manager.\nParticipate in all phases of engineering projects related to processing equipment, including design, equipment procurement, asset induction, construction, installation, start-up, commissioning, validation, and qualification of facilities and/or equipment.\nRespond to alarms, Out of Specification Conditions, and Out of Tolerances and ensure product impact assessments are performed as necessary.\nTroubleshoot equipment to determine root cause of failure modes, independently drive failure resolution, own Corrective/Preventative Actions and associated Change Controls.\nOwn and maintain process equipment assets through CMMS (preventative maintenance plans, calibration data sheets, spare parts, work order workflows).\nOwn quality records such as Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs related to manufacturing process equipment.\nMaintain Engineering Turnover Packages, including specifications, component lists, operating manuals, and drawings for GMP process equipment.\nMeticulously document all activities related to manufacturing setup, troubleshooting, and automated method updates per applicable SOPs and guidelines.\nDevelop and implement updates for automated methods of processing equipment, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.\nWork closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all manufacturing processes meet internal and external regulatory requirements, supporting deviation initiation, CAPAs, and out-of-tolerance investigations.\nEnsure all manufacturing activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.\nSupport the Process Engineering On-call team with troubleshooting guidelines and investigation.\nAssist in the setup/changeover of manufacturing systems and processes.\nPerform operational assessments to ensure procedures and tools are in place.\nParticipate in internal and external audits, addressing any findings, and implementing any corrective actions.\nFollow all relevant GxP regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.\nExecute tasks precisely as defined in internal guiding documents including but not limited to\nstandard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.\nFollow Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements to ensure data,\ndocumentation, and records are completed and maintained for use by the business and\navailable to support audits or inspections.\nComplete training in assigned required learning plan according to the defined timing and the prescribed requalification cadence.\nHere’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)\nEducation: BS. or M.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent\nExperience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Facilities, Engineering, or Operations\nSpecific Certifications or Training: None \n Other Quantifiable Preference: Experience in a GMP environment preferred.\nSelf-starter with effective analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to interact well with other groups and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assignments.\nMust be able use their technical background to investigate issues using a structured problem-solving approach to determine true root cause and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Expected to be able to present own work to peers and cross-functional managers and influence decisions. Technical writing skills required.\nDemonstrated ability to manage own time and deliver to program timelines.\nExperience evaluating production line performance such as OEE, reliability performance metrics such as MTBF and MTTF, and life cycle management.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite is required, and basic statistical analysis techniques are preferred.\nAbility to represent Moderna’s interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner.\nA desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.\nOur Working Model\nAs we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site-based operations.\nWorking onsite enables real-time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.\nModerna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.\nPay & Benefits\nAt Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.\nCompetitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs\nA holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support\nFamily planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support\nGenerous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown\nSavings and investments to help you plan for the future\nLocation-specific perks and extras\nThe salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.\n\nThe successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.\nAbout Moderna\nSince our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.\nBy living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.\nWe are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.\nIf you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.\nEqual Opportunities\nModerna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!\nModerna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nAccommodations\nWe’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.\nModerna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .\nExport Control Notice\nThis position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. 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