Biopharma Equipment Maintenance Lead

MSD Malaysia; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Durham, NC, is hiring a Lead Tech, Engineering for a capital project start-up. You will provide technical support for biopharmaceutical processing equipment across filling, lyophilization, isolation, and utilities, and assist with SOPs and PM plans.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, calibration, SAP transactions, validation support, and change control activities, with collaboration across operations, quality, automation and tech groups.

Qualifications

• GMP manufacturing knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on raised platforms.
• Experience with CMMS, PLCs, and plant maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot complex process systems.
• Assist with calibration, automation validation and testing.
• Develop and implement SOPs and preventive maintenance plans.
• Support SAP transactions and change control activities.
• Collaborate across operations, quality, automation and other groups.

Skills

GMP awareness

PLC knowledge

CMMS experience

Technical troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science

Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

SAP

P&ID interpretation

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

MSD Malaysia in Durham, NC, is hiring a Lead Tech, Engineering for a capital project start-up. You will provide technical support for biopharmaceutical processing equipment across filling, lyophilization, isolation, and utilities, and assist with SOPs and PM plans.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, calibration, SAP transactions, validation support, and change control activities, with collaboration across operations, quality, automation and tech groups.