Mechanical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Filling Station for Liquid Drug Substances

By the end of the project, you will be able to:

Understand how mechanical engineering and design intersects with regulatory and quality control standards specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

Leverage principles of mechanical engineering to perform failure analysis and risk assessments.

Explore sterile systems and aseptic design.

Basic understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles: You should be able to conceptualize and detail mechanical systems, including knowledge of component selection and system integration. Familiarity with concepts covered in classes like Introduction to Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design is expected.

Experience with mechanical engineering based failure analysis techniques: You should be comfortable performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), identifying potential failure points in mechanical systems, and suggesting improvements. Knowledge from classes such as Engineering Risk Analysis or Reliability Engineering will be beneficial.

Familiarity with CAD or mechanical engineering design. You may use any tool to prepare your design, but you should have some familiarity with mechanical design concepts.

Strong technical writing and presentation skills: You should be able to clearly document your design process, analysis, and recommendations in a comprehensive report. Additionally, you should be able to effectively present your findings and engage with a professional audience, skills typically covered in Technical Communication or Presentation Skills courses.

Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities: You should be able to approach complex design challenges analytically, think creatively about solutions, and troubleshoot issues that arise during the project. This involves skills often developed in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Problem-Solving or Applied Mechanics courses.