About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a growing life sciences manufacturing organization operating in a GMP‑regulated environment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position summary

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Junior Chemical or Mechanical Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Delaware Water Gap, PA. This role provides hands-on exposure to GMP‑regulated production, equipment/process troubleshooting, validation support (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement projects. Hourly pay: $24.00–$30.00/hr.

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What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day engineering system activities in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Collect, track, analyze, and summarize operational and process data
• Assist with Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and validation/process documentation
• Monitor system performance; support troubleshooting by gathering and documenting findings
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams
• Analyze process workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining

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Required experience & skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Up to two years of relevant experience (internship/co‑op/project experience acceptable)
• Basic understanding of engineering systems and process equipment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret technical data
• Willingness to learn, be hands‑on, and work in a fast‑paced team environment
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning and teamwork

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Preferred experience

• Internship, co‑op, research, contract, or relevant project experience in manufacturing
• Exposure to GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, etc.)
• Experience supporting validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Familiarity with water systems, utilities, or process equipment
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and technical documentation practices

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour
• Benefits package may be available upon eligibility, including healthcare plans, employee discounts, and paid time off
• Developmental opportunity with exposure to engineering systems, heat exchange processes, GMP operations, and cross‑functional projects

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Location & logistics

• Job location: Delaware Water Gap, PA (on‑site)
• This role is not marked remote; applicants should be able to work on‑site in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania

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Why join

• Gain practical, early‑career engineering experience in a regulated life sciences manufacturing setting
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams on validation, troubleshooting, and process improvement projects
• Strong opportunity for skill development and career growth in engineering and manufacturing

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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