Senior Facilities Technician

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on production equipment to restore uptime quickly.
• Support equipment such as bioreactors, CIP/SIP skids, autoclaves, lyophilizers, isolators, vial and syringe fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, blister lines, and case packers.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using HMIs, schematics, ladder logic, and I/O checks; work with automation on control issues.
• Repair or replace motors, VFDs, servo drives, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, valves, seals, conveyors, and sensors.
• Lead root cause analysis on repeat or major equipment failures and implement lasting fixes.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance on production equipment per SOPs and the PM schedule.
• Perform equipment alignments, adjustments, lubrication, and changeover and format part setups.
• Use predictive tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound to catch failures early.
• Recommend PM improvements, spare parts levels, and reliability upgrades based on failure data.

GMP Compliance and Documentation

• Complete work orders and GMP documentation accurately in the CMMS (for example, SAP PM or Maximo) following ALCOA+ principles.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls tied to equipment.
• Support equipment commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and startup of new or modified equipment.
• Follow cleanroom gowning, aseptic practices, and LOTO and safety procedures at all times.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as the technical lead on equipment issues and mentor junior technicians.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Validation to plan maintenance around production schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee OEM service technicians and contractors.
• Help write and revise equipment SOPs and maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a technical certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, or a related field (or equivalent military training).
• 5+ years of hands-on equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device setting.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills on automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), HMIs, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Experience with a CMMS and GMP documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of LOTO, arc flash, and confined space safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience on aseptic filling lines (vial, syringe, or cartridge), isolators, or lyophilizers.
• Experience with packaging equipment from OEMs such as Bosch/Syntegon, IMA, Uhlmann, Marchesini, or Groninger.
• Background supporting equipment commissioning, qualification, and new line startups.
• Experience with reliability practices such as RCA, FMEA, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Certifications such as CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician), vibration analysis (Level I or II), or a journeyman or state electrical license.
• Military maintenance or mechanical background.