Biopharma Maintenance Technician – GMP & CI

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Dublin Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) facility. The role involves hands-on maintenance of critical process equipment, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a cGMP environment.

You will use CMMS and data to drive reliability, assist in installation/start-up/validation, and collaborate with vendors. Shift flexibility with day and night rotations is required, contributing to high-quality therapeutic production.

Qualifications

• Significant experience maintaining process equipment in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements for maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical discipline or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on process equipment per GMP.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and cGMP standards.
• Utilise CMMS to plan and track maintenance activities.
• Support CAPAs and investigate root causes.
• Assist installation, qualification, startup and validation of equipment.
• Share expertise across multiple process technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean tools and 5S.
• Coordinate maintenance work with external vendors and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

cGMP knowledge

CMMS

Lean tools

Repair techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alexion is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Dublin Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) facility. The role involves hands-on maintenance of critical process equipment, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a cGMP environment.

You will use CMMS and data to drive reliability, assist in installation/start-up/validation, and collaborate with vendors. Shift flexibility with day and night rotations is required, contributing to high-quality therapeutic production.