Job Title: Engineer, Upstream Drug Development Facilities & Engineering (JP13636)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Upstream Drug Development Facilities &
Engineering (JP13636) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Business
Unit: Facilities & Engineering Substance Supply Employment Type:
Contract Duration: 1 year with likely extensions and/or conversion
to a permanent position. Rate: $38 - $42/hour W2 Posting Date:
1/23/2025. Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Initial
schedule M-F for the first month of training. Flexibility in
schedule, role has potential to move to a Sun-Wed 4 day x 10 hour
shift (estimate start time 8 am) 3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are
recruiting an Engineer, Upstream Drug Development Facilities &
Engineering for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a
leading global biotechnology company. Job Description: Our Ideal
Candidate: Works Onsite, is an expert in upstream drug substance,
equipment ownership, specializing in cleaning systems like CIP,
COP, Autoclaves, and Glass Washers. Has a strong foundation in
engineering principles, excellent communicator. Seeking an Engineer
at our client’s main headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA to join the
GMP Facilities and Engineering (F&E) organization. This
position will provide on-site engineering support for the B23 Drug
Substance Plant. Under general supervision, provides equipment
ownership by being SME of equipment. This position is to be the
engineer for cleaning systems, which includes CIP (Clean In Place),
COP (Clean Out of Place), Autoclaves and Glass Washers. Main
function is to ensure equipment is running safely and reliably for
production. Applies basic engineering principles to troubleshoot,
design and implement system modifications, perform function tests
for small projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation
of results for engineering projects and/or issues of minor to
medium scope and complexity. Support senior engineers for the
implementation of complex projects. Top Must Have Skill Sets: •
Experience with regulated environments with working knowledge and
experience with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on
pharmaceutical/biotech equipment. • Direct experience with
manufacturing process equipment including troubleshooting,
reliability and performance improvements, and design optimization.
• Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team based culture
that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making • Must
be able to communicate clearly. Required to communicate out issues
and updates to broader audience. Day to Day Responsibilities:
Equipment troubleshooting, improvement and reliability projects,
ensuring that equipment WOs are completed on time • Function as a
technical expert to equipment or systems. • Perform the system
owner role for assigned systems to ensure equipment safety,
reliability and compliance. • Work with manufacturing, maintenance,
instrumentation, quality in order to resolve issues. • Directing
and coordinating equipment maintenance as necessary to ensure
systems are in proper working order. • Analyze problems, develop
and propose engineering solutions in a scientific manner using
data-driven techniques and analyses. • Specifying and overseeing a
properly executed preventive maintenance program. • Specifying
proper spare parts for system. Basic Qualifications: M.S. 1 years
of experience B.S. and 2 years in a GMP regulated environment.
Troubleshooting or equipment ownership experience required. Red
Flags: No troubleshooting or equipment ownership experience. Why is
the Position Open? Supplement to the team’s workload. Interview
Process: Interview with 3 engineers possibly in 1 to 2 interviews.
Can start interviewing ASAP. We invite qualified candidates to send
your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that
you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please
feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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