2026 Future Talent Program - Associate Specialist, Engineering - Technical Operations (JAN/FEB2026 Start)

Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve, and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities, Data Analytics, Vision Inspection, Validation, and Process Support Labs. 

The Technical Operations Associate Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing technical and operational support to the vaccine manufacturing area while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing an empowered team culture. This position directly impacts our Company's largest and most complex vaccine manufacturing site and offers numerous technical and collaborative opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities and Work Activities:

• Contributes to the performance and results of a vaccine manufacturing department

• Provides technical guidance and applies technical skills to support manufacturing

• Works as a team member on manufacturing investigations, change control activities, validation activities and/or process improvement projects

• Examines issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to best understand and resolve root cause

• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools, and procedures

• Assists with and may lead experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale

• Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control, and validation

• Participates in regulatory inspection activities for the facility

• Effectively collaborates with equipment vendors and peers at West Point, and peers above site

• Innovates within area by initiating/leading both business and technical process improvements

Required Education and Skills:

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Sciences by January 2026

• Candidates must be able to work independently and as a team member with integrity, precision, attention to detail, motivation, and respect

• Candidates must have communication, leadership, and teamwork skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Candidates should have experience in biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing

• Candidates should have familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools

• Candidates should have experience using data analytics, programming, and/or automation tools

• Candidates should have the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects

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Required Skills:

Communication, Detail-Oriented, High-Integrity, Leadership, Self Motivation, Teamwork, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

Biologics, Bulk Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Sterile Manufacturing, Vaccine Development

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