GMP Industrial Technician

MilliporeSigma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support electrical, HVAC, and control systems within the GMP Maintenance and Engineering department.

You will maintain equipment reliability, develop preventative maintenance plans, and collaborate to define solutions, optimize performance, and document upgrades. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial electrical/HVAC/controls, experience with DeltaV, Siemens, and PLCs, plus strong communication skills and Good

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, and controls experience in an industrial facility.
• OR Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, or other Skilled Trades discipline with 3+ years of electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, and controls experience in an industrial facility.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or other DCS, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, or process automation equipment such as VFDs, instrumentation, and discrete control devices.
• Certification to handle, dispense, and recover ODS refrigerants.
• Experience with FDA regulations in cGMP manufacturing.
• Experience with interpreting and updating schematics, P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, design specifications, system requirements, and validation protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA (NEC) and NEMA codes.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written and strong organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure the performance of site electrical systems, HVAC systems, and automated controls supporting cGMP operations.
• Evaluate equipment reliability, create preventative and predictive maintenance plans, and maintain drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain the cGMP qualified state of validated equipment and systems while strictly following Good Documentation Practices and Good Engineering Practices.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for emergency equipment breakdowns as required.
• Oversee the work of contract service providers to ensure full compliance with Safe Work practices and cGMP standards.
• Write, review, and assist in developing Facility and Equipment Operating Procedures.
• Author documents such as User Requirement, Functional, and Design Specifications for equipment commissioning, qualification, and maintenance.
• Commission and troubleshoot complex control systems including Delta V, Siemens, and VFDs.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Instrumentation

Controls

SAP

CMMS

DeltaV

Siemens

VFDs

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/Advanced Manufacturing

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

In this role you will provide critical, hands‑on support for electrical, HVAC, and control systems within the GMP Maintenance and Engineering department. Reporting to the Facility Engineering Manager, this role involves maintaining equipment reliability, developing preventative/predicative maintenance plans, and collaborating with engineering to define solutions, optimize performance, commission and document system upgrades. To succeed, the technician must routinely utilize specialized software—including SAP, CMMS, Siemens BMS, and Delta V—while actively participating in team training and knowledge transfer. Ultimately, this position requires a highly collaborative, technically skilled professional with extensive manufacturing experience, strong problem‑solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to support the site's manufacturing, quality, and validation goals.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure the performance of site electrical systems, HVAC systems, and automated controls supporting cGMP operations.
• Evaluate equipment reliability, create preventative and predictive maintenance plans, and maintain drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain the cGMP qualified state of validated equipment and systems while strictly following Good Documentation Practices and Good Engineering Practices.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and support for emergency equipment breakdowns as required.
• Oversee the work of contract service providers to ensure full compliance with Safe Work practices and cGMP standards.
• Write, review, and assist in developing Facility and Equipment Operating Procedures.
• Author documents such as User Requirement, Functional, and Design Specifications for equipment commissioning, qualification, and maintenance.
• Commission and troubleshoot complex control systems including Delta V, Siemens, and VFDs.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, and controls experience in an industrial facility.

OR

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, or other Skilled Trades discipline with 3+ years of electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, and controls experience in an industrial facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or other DCS, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs, or process automation equipment such as VFDs, instrumentation, and discrete control devices.
• Certification to handle, dispense, and recover ODS refrigerants.
• Experience with FDA regulations in cGMP manufacturing.
• Experience with interpreting and updating schematics, P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, design specification, system requirements, and validation protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA (NEC) and NEMA codes.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written and strong organization skills.

Pay Range for this position: $33 - $54/hour
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

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What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!