Engineering Maintenance Technician II

Lantheus; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 31,795 - 47,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation/holidays/sick days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lantheus in Billerica, MA seeks an Engineering Maintenance Technician II to support pharmaceutical utilities and production equipment on-site. You will grow from supervised work to greater independence, working with utilities like WFI, clean steam, and compressed air while maintaining GMP-compliant documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous learning, with training opportunities across Technical Services and Metrology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on skill growth.
• Willingness to learn through structured training and supervised work.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical utility systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment (vial washing, filling, sterilizers).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per procedures and safety requirements.
• Document work clearly and accurately for traceability.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, operations and QA.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on maintenance

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Trade school

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician II to join our Technical Services team supporting pharmaceutical utility systems and production equipment, adhering to GMP regulations and best practices. This role is suited for a mechanically‑inclined individual with strong character, sound judgment, and potential to advance into a broader technical role. Responsibilities include supporting critical utility systems such as compressed air, pure water, and clean steam generation, maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment (vial washing, depyrogenation, vial filling and capping, sterilizers, parts washers), and basic metrology activities. The position will progress from supervised work toward greater independence. Location: Billerica, MA (on‑site).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply a safety, quality, and patient‑first mindset in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical utility systems including WFI generation and distribution, clean compressed air, and steam generation and distribution.
• Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Work alongside experienced maintenance technicians, engineers, operations, and quality personnel.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and production support activities per procedures and safety expectations.
• Document work accurately and clearly.
• Participate in training to grow technical independence and ownership.
• Develop and apply fundamental metrology skills for simple calibrations (sensors, pressure gauges, temperature probes, balances, timers).
• Provide flexible support to the Metrology team as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and internal customers.

Qualifications And Experience

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and reach for hands‑on skill advancement.
• Trade school, prior hands‑on maintenance experience, or other relevant technical background preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, GMP, utilities, or calibration helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and ask questions when unclear.
• Willingness to learn through structured training and supervised work.
• Ability to work day or night shifts as business needs require.

Desired Attributes

• Dependable, accountable, and proactive in escalating issues or concerns.
• Strong team player collaborating across the organization.
• Safety‑minded with hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Eager to learn and build skills across Technical Services and Metrology.
• Quality‑minded, understanding impact on patient health.
• Comfortable starting in supervised training and progressing toward independence.

Growth and Development Opportunity

This role is intended for a candidate with strong potential seeking growth in a regulated technical environment. The selected individual will receive training from experienced team members and increasing responsibility as skills develop, providing a long‑term technical career in pharmaceutical manufacturing support.

Core Values

• Let people be their best.
• Respect one another and act as one.
• Learn, adapt, and win.
• Know someone’s health is in our hands.
• Own the solution and make it happen.

The pay range for this position is $23.08 to $34.13 per hour. The actual base pay may vary based on qualifications. Employees are eligible for discretionary performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level, may receive a discretionary annual equity award. Benefits include a comprehensive health package (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision), life and disability benefits, pre‑tax accounts, 401(k) with company contribution, paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, disability, protected medical condition, or genetic information. Any applicant requiring accommodation during the hiring process or to perform essential functions should contact Lantheus Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Lantheus is an E‑Verify Employer.