
Senior Reliability Engineer
PCI Pharma Services · San Diego, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $107k–$134k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior reliability role at PCI Pharma Services (pharma & life sciences) in San Diego, CA. Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing and utility equipment.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $107k–$134k
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How this role compares
Against 87 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 11% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$158k, from 49 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 80%
- New product launch 50%
- FMEA 50%
- ✓ Automation 40%
- DOE 30%
- SPC 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, PLC, EHS / safety, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at PCI Pharma Services
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: PCI Pharma Services in San Diego
2 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement · Lean / CI · Manager
- Facilities Maintenance Specialist III - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Senior
Full description from PCI Pharma ServicesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing and utility equipment.
- ◆Update manufacturing systems.
- ◆Provide input and author URS, FDS, SAT, I/O/PQ, and SOP documents.
- ◆Document changes to systems per change management procedures.
- ◆Research new technologies and make recommendations.
- ◆Advanced knowledge of plant and equipment reliability.
- ◆Travel between facilities to support all functional areas.
- ◆Maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems related to process equipment as well as the Building Management System (Siemens: Insight and Desigo).
- ◆Evaluate existing systems for continuous improvement.
- ◆Provide in-depth technical review of all documents and complete GMP documentation including change controls, data integrity assessments, deviations and CAPAs, and the closing of audit observations.
- ◆Act as a technical and professional mentor for junior colleagues.
- ◆Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- ◆Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
- ◆Embodies PCI Pharma Service’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
- ◆Foster a safe and environmentally sustainable workplace by following all PCI EHS policies and procedures
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in ChE, EE, IE, ME, CS, or similar discipline or equivalent experience required.
- ✓Minimum of 7-10+ years of relevant engineering experience including a minimum of 4 years cGMP experience.
- ✓Understanding of plant and equipment reliability preferred.
- ✓Well-developed understanding of automation standards (including GAMP).
- ✓Well-developed understanding of control platforms from multiple vendors (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, iFix, PI).
- ✓Extremely strong working knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques, and laboratory compliance.
- ✓Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- ✓Able to work autonomously, drive results, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
The base salary hiring range for this position is $106,800 - $133,500 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).
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