About this role
This role provides hands-on engineering support for manufacturing and facilities operations within a rotating engineering environment. The Engineer II supports drug substance manufacturing equipment across upstream, downstream, and facilities engineering functions, contributing to technical troubleshooting, equipment lifecycle management, validation activities, capital projects, and technology transfers in a regulated GMP environment.
What you’ll do
Provide technical engineering support and troubleshooting for manufacturing and facility equipment systems
Support equipment-related projects including technology transfers, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and execute equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
Support investigations, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and compliance documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver project milestones
Maintain required training, documentation, and progress tracking in alignment with quality standards
Who you are
You are an early-career engineer with a strong technical foundation and an interest in manufacturing and facilities engineering within a regulated environment. You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn through hands-on rotational experiences.
Required skills
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering field
0–2 years of engineering experience
Basic understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours or extended shifts as needed
Preferred skills
Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing
Exposure to equipment validation, commissioning, or qualification activities
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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.