Sr. Specialist, Maintenance

About the role

The Sr. Specialist, Maintenance is a senior technical role responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of GMP/non-GMP process equipment, with a strong emphasis on aseptic filling systems and high-precision pharmaceutical machinery. This role serves as a lead technical responder and subject matter expert, ensuring equipment uptime, supporting commissioning/startup activities, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Reliability: Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on process and utility systems in GMP environments; Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems; Act as primary responder to equipment issues and ensure full resolution; Support asset management and reliability initiatives
• Aseptic Filling & Specialized Equipment: Maintain and optimize aseptic filling machines; Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and performance tuning; Troubleshoot and improve packaging and inspection systems; Ensure aseptic standards and GMP compliance
• Commissioning & Continuous Improvement: Support or lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities; Collaborate with Engineering on performance optimization and continuous improvement projects; Provide technical expertise during shutdowns, upgrades, and system enhancements
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate cGMP documentation; Author and revise SOPs, PMs, and job plans; Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as technical lead for cross-functional teams; Train and onboard new technicians on equipment, procedures, and GMP practices; Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and external partners for maintenance planning

Requirements

• Education: AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
• Experience: 9+ years’ of experience

Pay

The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $143,800.00.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• Holistic approach to well‑being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location‑specific perks and extras
• Eligibility for