Lead Biopharma Equipment Maintenance Tech

Merck

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) retirement benefits
Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Tech, Engineering to support a capital project startup and biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot washers, autoclaves, tanks, bioreactors, and filling lines; develop SOPs and PM plans; perform SAP transactions and support validation and change control.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, automation and other groups, ensure safety and GMP compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in GMP manufacturing operations.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Physical requirements – able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, work on platforms/equipment above floor level; walking/bending/crawling/stooping required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PLCs, and CMMS database systems.
  • Strong maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work a 3/2/2 12-hour day shift; on-call rotation and weekend overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot complex process systems (e.g., Filling, Lyophilizer, CIP, utilities).
  • Develop and execute calibration, automation, validation, and testing activities.
  • Manage SAP transactions and support validation/change control activities.
  • Collaborate with operations, quality, automation and other groups to resolve issues.

Skills

GMP familiarity
Strong communication
Physical fitness
PLCs & CMMS
Troubleshooting
Shift work

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science
Associate degree + 2 years experience
6 years plant maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS Database Systems
SAP
Allen Bradley PLCs
Siemens Apogee BAS

Job description

Merck in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Tech, Engineering to support a capital project startup and biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot washers, autoclaves, tanks, bioreactors, and filling lines; develop SOPs and PM plans; perform SAP transactions and support validation and change control.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, automation and other groups, ensure safety and GMP compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in

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