Junior Industrial Engineer

Job Description

About This Role 

The Global Engineering and Facilities organization is looking to hire a Junior Industrial Engineer. This individual contributor within one on of our functions (Biologics & Advanced Therapies, Fill Finish or ASO/Small molecule) is responsible for subject matter expertise in operational process modelling and related improvements to utilization and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, process unit operations, utilities, and facilities.  

At Biogen, Subject Matter Expertise is demonstrated by possessing a good understanding of at least some aspects of the Industrial Engineering business process and of some associated methodologies and tools.  

The Junior Industrial Engineer will contribute to developing manufacturing equipment productivity improvement plans based on business needs, equipment utilization and efficiency indicators using real-life-data driven computerized manufacturing process models. This data will be used to support investments in new manufacturing equipment or in modifications of existing equipment, automation or operating principles.  

This role will work in close cooperation with several operational improvement stakeholders at site and global level and will interact with operational management teams on several Biogen manufacturing sites.  

This is a hybrid role that can be based at our site in RTP, NC or Solothurn, Switzerland. 

What You’ll Do  

• Collect, analyze, and validate real life data from process equipment and operations to feed/confirm the models and generate some indicators.
• Create/maintain the manufacturing processes models using the Intelligen suite of software in collaboration with Site Scheduling, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering. Improve manufacturing processes models to include raw materials and utilities consumptions, wastewater emissions (quantitative and qualitative) and manufacturing labor associated with every manufacturing process step.  
• Prepare reports and communication materials to support the presentation of the outcome of the modelling and debottlenecking analysis. 
• Contribute to the development of productivity improvement strategy and measurements related to utilization and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, process unit operations, utilities, and facilities. 

Qualifications

Who You Are 

You should have some understanding of manufacturing processes and a proven ability to apply your expertise to solve middle complexity problems. You should have experience working on processes and problems and should have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver results. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to collect, organize, validate, and analyze large sets of data to turn them into valuable information to feed the models and the indicators as well as your capability to present the results of the models and calculations into easily digestible communications suited to a variety of stakeholders.  

Required Skills  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering…).  Master's degree preferred. 
• 2-4 years’ experience in process industry (pharma, biotech, chemicals, food, oil & gas, energy, automotive, etc.) 
• Relevant experience in a process improvement role, using computerized process modeling, data mining and data analytics tools.  
• Demonstrated interest and abilities for data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams. 

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.