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Job Title: Associate Engineer, Packaging/Materials Testing – Hybrid (JP12256)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320. Hybrid
Business Unit: Design group
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 3 months with possible extensions or conversion to FTE
Rate: $30 - $35/hour
Posting Date: 2/13/2024.
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. 50% onsite/50% remote. Regular hours and minor OT

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an Associate Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description:

Position involves support of senior staff in the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly for automation related scope.
Employ basic engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documentation for execution by third party firms.
Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessment for automation system installations.
Perform field evaluations of existing systems and provide engineering design recommendations

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

Some packaging experience is needed (work, internship, education)
Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment, technical writing
B.S. in Packaging Engineering.BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences
Must be able to be on site and do physical work, up to 35 lbs.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary
and secondary packaging materials.
Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential.
Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports
used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork
templates.
Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings.
Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or
change in components/processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain,
Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Previous intern experience is a plus.
Experience with automation is a plus, as well as experience with computer programming, systems, and/or robotics.
Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team.

Red Flags:

History of short job stints - Job jumping (3-6 months).
Must have a B.S. in Packaging Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences)

Interview Process:
One phone and one virtual panel interview.

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.