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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.

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