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Principal Engineer, Process Inst. & Cont

Boehringer Ingelheim

Saint Joseph, United States, Missouri · Posted October 3, 2026

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Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Principal Engineer, Process Inst. & Cont. ensures the reliability, compliance, performance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing control systems that support safe, efficient, and compliant production operations. The incumbent is a technical subject matter expert in assessing instrument calibrations as compared to engineering/user requirements, provides hands on and/or formal training for calibration, engineering, and end users as needed. Serve as Master Data Manager for calibration CMMS.

Duties & Responsibilities

Subject matter expert and bridge the gaps between calibration evaluations for entry into the CMS, vs. end user or engineering defined specifications.

Perform/assist in development of/or revision of existing calibration procedures.

Lead the instrumentation Critical Risk Assessment process, serves as Master Data Manager for calibration CMS, resolve errors in the database bridge communication network, and provide scheduling task management for all calibrated instruments.

Strategic technical expert in assisting and performing assigned Out of Tolerance investigations, Reverse Traceability reports, CAPA's, to help identify root cause analysis, in depth troubleshooting, and providing appropriate actions.

Delivers just-in-time and formal training as needed for usage and calibrations with calibration technicians, site services, and end users.

As needed, provide managerial direction for various electronic systems, such as CMMS, CMS, Ereq system, Trackwise, etc. This includes reviewing and approving various calibration documentation and work orders performed by others.

Drive the site's calibration group change control process, by working with end users, engineering, maintenance, and vendors to upgrade obsolete instrumentation, or to assist in identifying more appropriate instrumentation for current processes.

Perform calibration work as needed due to shutdowns, technician absences, and/or to avoid production schedule interruptions.

Perform assigned team member project work such as BIgCAL program, or new processes moving into the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering (Automation, Systems, Computer, Industrial, Technology, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation) or related field with a minimum of five (5) years relevant PLC, calibration, instrumentation, automation, and/or process controls experience in a cGMP operations organization or similar environment required.

Experience must be inclusive of:

Proven ability in leading projects, resolving manufacturing issues, and driving operational improvements.

Creating and executing just-in-time and formal training programs.

Additional Skills:

Advanced instrumentation troubleshooting skills.

Mid-to-high level of Microsoft office skills.

Detail oriented.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities