Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Sr. Tech, Engineering is a member of the Engineering team providing technical support to the manufacturing site. The site includes clean utilities, facilities equipment, manufacturing production equipment, quality labs and a warehouse. The candidate will support the installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting of utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, Cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, WFI. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans as requested. Responsible for SAP transactions, validation testing support, supporting root cause investigations and change control activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups as required.

Key Duties:

Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems, including but not limited to:
Utility Equipment (e.g. boilers, chillers, Cooling towers air compressors, waste deactivation systems)
Clean Utility Equipment (e.g. HVAC, Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment) Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager. Contributes to the performance and results of the department. Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units. Responsible for assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes. Adapts and implements departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecard to address local business, service and operational challenges.

Shift - Day shift 12 hour rotating 2-2-3 shift schedule

Quality & Safety Compliance:

Develop and execute engineering change request (ECRs), as necessary.
The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and identify root cause.
Provide input to investigate deviations, with responsibility to interface with approvers.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties
Actively supports safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates

Communication:

Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems
Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request.
Working as a SME, provide necessary training for system maintenance as needed.

Financial:

Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment
Ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely, and accurate
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings

Education Minimum Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent
4 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).

Required Experience and Skills:

Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations
Good oral and written communication skills
Physical requirements – Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, Cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, WFI.
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens Apogee BAS.
Refrigeration license.

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Required Skills:

Automation, Calibration Management Software, Calibration of Equipment, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, GMP Operations, HVAC Systems, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Routine Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development, Utilities Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/1/2025

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