Maintenance Engineer — Pharma Equipment & Uptime Lead

Merck & Co.

Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Amneal is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment for oral solid dosage forms and transdermal systems. You will lead preventive programs, diagnose complex failures, and ensure documentation aligns with GMP standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating IQ/OQ/PQ activities, supporting CAPA/RCA, and collaborating with QA, EHS, and production teams to sustain high uptime and safety in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field.
  • 3+ years in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation failures.
  • Lead maintenance and repair of tablet presses, coaters, mixers, dryers, slitters, packaging machines, and utilities.
  • Document maintenance activities and equipment history in GMP-compliant systems.
  • Lead or assist in IQ/OQ/PQ activities with validation teams.
  • Support RCA and CAPA related to equipment failures.

Skills

Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
CAPA
Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Blue Mountain Regulatory software

Job description

Amneal is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment for oral solid dosage forms and transdermal systems. You will lead preventive programs, diagnose complex failures, and ensure documentation aligns with GMP standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating IQ/OQ/PQ activities, supporting CAPA/RCA, and collaborating with QA, EHS, and production teams to sustain high uptime and safety in a fast-paced facility.

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