Lead Maintenance Technician - Pharma Equipment Mastery

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

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.