Engineering Technician

Brooksource; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking an Engineering Technician to support a GMP-regulated manufacturing operation. You will provide hands-on technical support for production equipment, troubleshoot electromechanical issues, coordinate maintenance, and support continuous improvement in a regulated setting.

The role requires experience with automated manufacturing equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently on a 12-hour overnight shift while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to read manuals, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work overnight shifts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on equipment support for automated manufacturing and packaging systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and operational issues and streamline complex issues.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and adjustments.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Create and close work orders in CMMS; maintain equipment logs and docs.
• Support root cause investigations and deviation documentation.
• Assist with reliability, capacity, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams.

Skills

Regulated manufacturing experience

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Independent night-shift work

Documentation and reporting

Equipment logs maintenance

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Maximo

SAP PM

Job description

Schedule: 2-2-3 Night Shift Rotation (12-hour shifts)

Employment Type: W2 Contract (12 Months) (Strong potential for extension or conversion)

Pay Rate: $45-$50/hour

Position Overview

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking an Engineering Technician to support a high-volume, GMP-regulated manufacturing operation. This individual will provide hands-on technical support for production equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, coordinate maintenance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and can work independently in a fast-paced night shift operation while maintaining strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on equipment support for automated manufacturing and packaging systems during production operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and operational issues and streamline complex issues when appropriate.
• Perform equipment adjustments, setup activities, and production changeovers.
• Coordinate and document preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Create, update, and close work orders in CMMS systems.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, maintenance records, and technical documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and deviation documentation activities.
• Assist with equipment reliability, capacity improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Partner closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, safety procedures, and site quality standards.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to manufacturing personnel as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on equipment uptime, reliability, and process performance.
• Complete all required training, onboarding, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or military technical training in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electromechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or production equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation practices.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as Maximo, SAP PM, or similar systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on an overnight shift with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting GMP, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, food & beverage, or highly regulated manufacturing operations preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated assembly, filling, packaging, or inspection systems.
• Familiarity with servo-driven equipment and vision inspection systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Knowledge of GMP documentation practices and deviation management processes.
• Military maintenance, electronics, or engineering experience highly valued.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds periodically.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, and work around production equipment when required.

Brooksource Engineering Services partners with leading manufacturing organizations to deliver engineering, maintenance, operational readiness, and technical talent solutions. Our consultants support critical production operations, reliability initiatives, process improvements, and equipment lifecycle activities across highly regulated industries.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.