Controls Engineering Section Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Section Manager is responsible for process improvements, process development, and equipment upgrades. Provides all aspects of leadership to engineering team. Provides strategic overview and planning to maintain a cohesive program of process and equipment improvement in direct support of plant goals and needs. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and leads a team of engineers.
• Provide development/guidance of direct report colleagues in their technical and professional careers, complete performance reviews. 
• Functions as site expert of technical efforts related to processes and equipment within the facility.
• Develops ideas and projects for capital improvements; ensures delivery and execution of approved capital projects.
• Provide technical support to the Manufacturing or Utilities operation.
• Serve as a back-up to the Maintenance Department to resolve equipment operational issues.
• Assist and lead in non-conformance investigations, including the development and execution of CAPAs.
• Provide primary Engineering analysis of and deviation from desired product quality attributes.
• Ensure GMP / Regulatory conformance.
• Perform duties as Subject Matter Expert for audits and inspections.
• Work with projects to develop long and short-range replacement and continuous improvement plans.
• Provides project management and validation coordination for projects.
• Provides technical support for on-site corporate functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge & Skills

• High level of technical expertise in resolution of process and equipment problems.
• Ability to make sound technical business decisions based on a wide variety of technical and business parameters; effectively communicate these decisions to all levels within the organization.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Must be an excellent communicator, able to interact with regulatory agencies.
• Must be a team-oriented person with a strong drive for results. 

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, biomechanical, or another technical field) required.
• 7+ years’ experience in Engineering with preference in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or cGMP environment or in Utilities engineering field.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• This is largely a sedentary role.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Innovation, Impact, and Purpose.

Find Your Future Here.

We manufacture the critical IV solutions providers count on to deliver consistent, reliable care. Each product we make helps ensure patients receive the therapies they need without disruption.

When you work here, you become part of something bigger—a team dedicated to reliability and innovation. No matter the role, your work directly strengthens the healthcare supply chain and impacts patients nationwide.

We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions, all in pursuit of a mission that truly matters.

Join us and help shape the future of IV solutions.

EEO Statement:

Otsuka ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at austinhr@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

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