Site Reliability Engineer

Tasks

• Study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards.

• Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems.

• Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures.

• Prepare detailed reports or design statements, based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols.

• Maintain validation test equipment.

• Conduct validation or qualification tests of new or existing processes, equipment, or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards.

• Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results.

• Prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols.

• Recommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards.

• Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies.

• Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for production of pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other products.

• Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems.

• Resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards.

• Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements.

• Draw samples of raw materials, intermediate products, or finished products for validation testing.

• Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing.

• Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.

• Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies.

• Validate or characterize sustainable or environmentally friendly products, using electronic testing platforms.

• Assist in training equipment operators or other staff on validation protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Plan or conduct validation testing of alternative energy products, such as synthetic jet fuels or energy storage systems, such as fuel cells.

• Devise automated lab validation test stations or other test fixtures or equipment.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Knowledge

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.