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PerkinElmer

Senior Project Engineer I, PF Services

PerkinElmer, Olympia, Washington, United States

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Position Summary The

Project Engineer

is a fully billable role that will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members to support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. The

Project Engineer

is responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable, long‑term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening their technical and industry knowledge. They will maintain a strong focus on Project Farma’s

Patient Focused

and

People First

mindset.

All roles within Project Farma will lead with a

Servant leadership mentality , exemplifying the Project Farma culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams’ and partners’ long‑term success.

Essential Functions Site Strategy

Support the execution of site strategy under the direction of the Site Lead, contributing to specific project tasks that align with Project Farma’s services.

Perform assigned tasks to meet strategic objectives, such as preparing and executing CQV Protocols.

Identify and report client needs or project challenges to the Site Lead for further action.

Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to facilitate task completion.

Business Growth & Development

Contribute to project‑level success by delivering high‑quality work that supports business growth opportunities.

Provide data or insights (e.g., project progress, risks) to the Site Lead for inclusion in dashboards or expansion discussions.

Participate in project tasks that support extensions or proposals, such as preparing deliverables for clients.

Build meaningful internal and external relationships.

Possess a solid understanding of the industry and our position within it.

Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.

Attend networking events within the industry.

Communicate with clients in a professional manner.

Ensure any client feedback or opportunities identified are being escalated properly.

Talent Development

Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Lead’s guidance.

Seek mentorship from leaders to improve technical and professional skills.

Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.

Report personal career goals or retention concerns to the Site Lead.

Resource Management

Provide input on task‑level resource needs to the Site Lead to support project delivery.

Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.

Assist in maintaining project schedules by communicating resource constraints.

Technical Delivery

Create alignment with cross‑functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls.

Communicate updates internally in a timely manner and relay in‑field project decisions to highlight long‑range, downstream project and team impacts.

Provide hands‑on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting‑edge equipment and manufacturing processes.

Perform due diligence on system and subject domains to generate high‑quality project deliverables.

Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.

Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Lead’s guidance.

Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.

Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.

Author technical documents such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.

Identify and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team members, leads, or resources as needed.

Execute system and process validation protocols by using GxP best practices.

Proactively identify and elevate roadblocks and utilize critical thinking skills and problem‑solving knowledge to find creative solutions.

Support necessary billables as forecasted by site dashboards on billable targets per month.

Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.

Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space, including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycles including CQV and Computer System Validation, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, and Quality Control including clinical and commercial.

General understanding of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and PO management tool.

Analyze complex project data and deliver clear, articulate, and concise messages in a compelling manner to support decision making.

May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include; Budget estimates, detailed project schedules and milestones, feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis and project cost reports and analysis.

Operational Performance & Billability

Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.

Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the site lead.

Leadership and Philanthropy

Contribute to and embody our

Patient Focused

and

People First

mission through involvement in professional development and philanthropic opportunities.

Actively seek opportunities to enhance Project Farma’s culture, support internal initiatives, and develop servant leadership skills.

Seek opportunities to support the team and leadership.

Actively request continuous feedback to develop and seek improvement opportunities.

Qualifications Education and Experience Required

1‑2 years’ experience in consulting and/or engineering services.

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience).

Other Required

Full‑time on‑site client presence.

Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required.

Key Competencies

Customer Focused:

Identify, prioritize and escale client needs; recognize constraints; build relationships and provide excellent service.

Problem Solving:

Identify key components of problems, generate and evaluate solutions or mitigation plans, and choose the most appropriate option with minimal oversight.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Active participant in team environment and works together towards a common vision and/or goal.

Initiative:

Completes deliverables unassisted; takes responsibility for own time and productivity; actively seeks new learning opportunities.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

Responds positively to change and adapts quickly; handles competing demands; learns from feedback.

Integrity:

Demonstrates commitment to corporate and personal values; takes accountability; builds trust and good working relationships.

Accountability:

Demonstrates high self‑awareness; holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and effective results.

PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $64,000 – $77,250. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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