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Location: Houston, Texas 77064, United States

Posted: March 21, 2025

Job Type: FULL TIME

Req# 3376

Ops Projects and Engineering

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you'll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let's revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer IV - Automation leads advanced automation projects, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance to support Empower's mission. This role designs cutting-edge systems and collaborates across teams to expand access to affordable, high-quality medications.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads key deliverables for large automation projects, including Capital Acquisition Requests, Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget, while ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Creates and manages project documentation like User Requirement and Functional Specifications, providing expertise to ensure automation solutions meet goals.
• Performs equipment qualification and validation (Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification) and addresses Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deficiencies.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and Information Technology teams to align automation systems and infrastructure with project needs, resolving issues to maintain progress.
• Supports facility modifications, project shutdowns, safety assessments, and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
  
  

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge And Skills

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, planning, and teamwork skills, with attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven pharmaceutical or biopharma industry experience, expertise in managing engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and preferred skills in troubleshooting, AutoCAD, and industrial process environments.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  
  

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying engineering principles to Automation Systems, Control Systems, and instrumentation, including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Johnson Controls, Vaisala Systems, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Delta V, in a cGMP-compliant environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Electronical Engineering required. Degrees based on Technology are not acceptable.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
  
  

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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