2nd Shift Biopharma Engineering & Maintenance Supervisor

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. seeks a Supervisor, Engineering & Maintenance for the second shift to oversee maintenance and calibration across cGMP manufacturing, labs, and warehouse areas.

The role resolves escalations, troubleshoots in real time, and ensures maintenance activities follow approved instructions. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in Biopharma/Life Sciences with leadership in maintenance and calibration, HVAC and electrical systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years Biopharma/Life Sciences experience.
• 3–4 years leading maintenance and calibration teams.
• Strong background in chiller/boiler pumps HVAC equipment operations.
• Experience with Electrical systems including Emergency Generators and Switchgear.
• Experience with CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (Siemens Desigo/Insight).
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to respond to critical facility alarms, on-call and off-hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to maintenance and calibration functions.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical and process utilities systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot in real-time.
• Oversee safety of personnel and equipment in facility.
• Work with external vendors for service/repair.
• Maintain team capability via training and performance reviews.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

On-call readiness

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Biopharma/Life Sciences experience

Maintenance & Calibration leadership

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM

Siemens Desigo

Insight

ATS&Switchgear knowledge

Job description

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. seeks a Supervisor, Engineering & Maintenance for the second shift to oversee maintenance and calibration across cGMP manufacturing, labs, and warehouse areas.

The role resolves escalations, troubleshoots in real time, and ensures maintenance activities follow approved instructions. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in Biopharma/Life Sciences with leadership in maintenance and calibration, HVAC and electrical systems, and strong communication skills.