Line Maintenance Technician – Packaging (Hopewell, NJ)

BeOne Medicines Ltd.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. is seeking a Packaging Line Maintenance Technician to serve as the primary engineering technical support for the packaging line.

Responsibilities include supporting installation/startup of a new packaging line, providing GMP-compliant technical support for scheduled runs, and ensuring readiness through preventative and corrective maintenance. The role requires strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, 5+ years in FDA-regulated packaging environments, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in FDA-regulated packaging/production
• 5+ years GMP pharmaceutical operations support
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functional teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities under tight timelines
• Knowledge of GMP practices is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the installation and startup of the new packaging line and support utilities
• Provide technical support to complete scheduled packaging line runs and campaigns
• Perform line changeovers, startup, and line clearance
• Conduct preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance
• Support spare parts inventory and external partner coordination
• Maintain packaging line physical plant and housekeeping
• Develop or revise PMs and SOPs related to responsible systems
• Collaborate with site facilities and other teams as required

Skills

Strong mechanical troubleshooting

Strong electrical troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Analytical problem solving

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

General Description: Packaging Line Maintenance Technician serves as the primary Engineering Technical support for the Packaging Line. Additional duties may be assigned when packaging line is not scheduled to operate.

Responsibilities:

• Support the installation and start-up of the new Packaging line and support utilities.

• Provide Technical Support of the Small Molecule Dept. to complete scheduled Packaging line runs and campaigns

• Change over

• Start up / line clearance support

• Batch/Campaign direct line support

• Preventative, Corrective, Emergency Maintenance

• Contractor Support

• Spare Parts Inventory

• Packaging Line Physical Plant Upkeep and maintenance

• Develop or revise PM’s and SOP’s

• Support Site Facilities.

• Familiar with:

• Unscrambler Accumulation table

• Conveyors Vision System / Serialization

• Parts Washer Filler

• Inserter Cottoner

• Dust Collection Cap Torquer

• Case Packer Labelers

• Ink Jet Printers Cartoner

• Meet BeOne business needs through executing appropriate maintenance with focus on operational readiness.

• Assist in developing technical, operational procedures, calibration plans, preventative maintenance plans for responsible systems

• Work with external partners as required

• Assist in the maintenance of tool and spare parts inventories.

• Escort contractors where applicable

• Solicit and respond to user input with the team members and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrate values of integrity, courage and passion and promote engagement and professional development

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma or higher.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FDA regulated industry with an emphasis on packaging and production, knowledge of process and automation a plus.

• Minimum of 5+ years of GMP pharmaceutical operations support.

• Strong mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously under tight timelines.

• Analytical problem-solving skills and proactive decision-making.

• Ability to summarize and present project information clearly to management.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong Written and Communication skills

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to work in a packaging floor, office environment, construction site, and laboratory or manufacturing areas.

• May require up to 5% travel, including visits to partner or manufacturing sites.

• Must be able to sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Autocad, Smartsheet.

• Familiarity with data management and visualization tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Power BI).

• Comfortable working within document management systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, eQMS, or similar).

Other Qualifications: N/A

Travel: May require domestic travel up to 5% travel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.