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Skills
Asepsisunmatched
Automationunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Drug Manufacturingunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
PTC Creounmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Pressure Vesselsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Validationunmatched
Refrigerationunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Description
Senior Systems Engineer – Pharmaceutical Automation
Onsite | $145,000–$175,000 + Full Benefits | Direct Hire
Are you ready to own entire systems instead of just one component?
We're hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical integration of highly complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. This is a high-impact role where you'll work directly with a pharmaceutical customer, ensuring advanced aseptic processing systems perform reliably from installation through qualification.
If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working across multiple disciplines, and influencing technical decisions, this is an outstanding opportunity.
What You'll Do
Lead system-level engineering for complex pharmaceutical equipment
Serve as the primary technical resource for two aseptic filling systems
Drive IQ/OQ qualification activities and system readiness
Coordinate mechanical, controls, automation, process, validation, and manufacturing teams
Translate customer and regulatory requirements into system specifications
Lead system integration, design reviews, FMEAs, and technical risk assessments
Support FAT, SAT, manufacturing, commissioning, and field activities
Partner with customers to resolve technical issues and improve system performance
Review technical documentation and engineering specifications
Help standardize engineering processes and improve system reliability
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
8+ years designing or integrating complex pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated process equipment
Experience with:
Systems integration
Mechanical & controls engineering
GMP/FDA regulated environments
FMEA and design reviews
Cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred Experience
Aseptic fill-finish equipment
Lyophilization systems
IQ/OQ validation
Requirements management / Systems Engineering
SolidWorks or Creo
Vacuum, thermal, refrigeration, or pressure vessel equipment
Why You'll Love This Role
Own complete systems—not just individual components
High visibility with customers and engineering leadership
Influence system architecture and technical strategy
Clear path into Principal Engineer or Technical Leadership roles
Support technology used to manufacture life-saving pharmaceutical products
Compensation & Benefits
$145,000–$175,000 salary
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Career growth with a global automation organization
Numbers & Facts
Location
Warminster, PA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$145,000–$175,000 Per Year
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Year Founded
1969
Website
http://www.sterling-engineering.com
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.