Lead Maintenance Technician

PPL Healthcare LLC; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to set up, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team and supports reliability initiatives to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues, guiding technicians, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and optimize manufacturing equipment and utility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians and production personnel.
• Oversee repairs by external service providers and contractors.
• Assist in the selection, installation, qualification, and startup of new equipment.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on operation, troubleshooting, and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

CMMS

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Trade School certification

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician

Under minimal supervision, the Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing and support equipment within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, supports equipment reliability initiatives, coordinates maintenance activities, assists with technician training, and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently to support production objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and optimize manufacturing equipment, utility systems, and associated machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians and production personnel.
• Oversee and support repairs performed by external service providers and contractors.
• Evaluate equipment modifications and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and performance.
• Assist in the selection, installation, qualification, and startup of new equipment.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate OEM replacement parts and identify opportunities for cost savings and equipment improvements.
• Assist with spare parts inventory management and maintenance planning activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Development teams to address equipment and process issues.
• Review equipment modifications and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation within the CMMS system.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, equipment qualifications, and validation activities as required.
• Assist other departments with maintenance-related activities as needed.
• Follow all Piramal Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Technical Trade School certification in Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or related industrial environment. Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and facility systems. Previous experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or leadership support preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and training abilities.
• Self-directed, dependable, flexible, and highly motivated.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 300 pounds with appropriate assistance and equipment. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and work around manufacturing equipment. Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and controls. Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be capable of working safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

Work Environment

Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, dust, cleaning agents, and manufacturing materials. May require overtime, weekend work, or emergency call-in support based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading maintenance projects or coordinating maintenance activities.
• Technical certifications related to industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or electrical systems.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Company Overview

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end‑to‑end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over‑the‑counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.