Senior Maintenance Technician
AstraZeneca · California, MD · Yesterday
Management$72k–$108k/yrFull-time
This is a 2nd shift position. Shifts are 1pm–9:30pm and 2pm–10:30pm.
About the role
You’ll lead maintenance execution, solve complex utilities and equipment, and mentor teammates—all while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC, BMS/EMS, process equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, pumps, single-use systems), and critical utilities (clean steam, chilled water, gases, compressed air).
- Operate and troubleshoot boilers, steam generators, cooling towers/chillers, and water treatment systems.
- Support cleanroom integrity (HEPA, pressure differentials, temperature/relative humidity).
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA, calibrate instruments, and contribute to equipment qualification (URS/IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Own documentation in CMMS with outstanding GDP.
- Champion EHS (LOTO, permits, OSHA/NFPA 70E).
Requirements
- Experience: 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanroom and regulated utilities.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Technical expertise: HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, basic PLC/HMI.
- GMP savvy: cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, validation/qualification for utilities.
- Systems: CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks.
- Soft skills: Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training.
- Vibration/thermography basics, manufacturer training on chillers/controls, GxP/cleanroom coursework, or safety certifications.
Why this role matters
Your expertise keeps our therapeutics on track—maintaining validated systems, driving reliability, and enabling patients to receive life-changing treatments.
Pay
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $71,749.60 to $107,624.40. Eligibility for various incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards (for salaried roles), and commissions (for sales roles), may apply.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves).
- Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Schedule
- 2nd shift: 1pm–9:30pm or 2pm–10:30pm.