Maintenance Engineer – Pharma/Packaging Plant

US PharmaLab Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US PharmaLab Inc. in North Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance projects, troubleshoot PLC-based equipment, and coordinate with the Plant Engineer and Engineering Manager.

Requires a BS/MS in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering, 5+ years in pharma/nutraceutical environments, PLC experience, and familiarity with ERP systems (SysPro, SAP). Salary range $75k-$80k annually; exempt.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in building engineering/maintenance within pharma/nutraceutical environment is a plus.
• Experience with PLC-based instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize asset reliability by implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate equipment breakdowns and drive corrective actions with proper documentation.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and production to improve efficiency and costs.
• Develop project schedules and manage timelines with supervision.

Skills

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & mechanical repairs

Reading drawings/blueprints

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

SysPro

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

US PharmaLab Inc. in North Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance projects, troubleshoot PLC-based equipment, and coordinate with the Plant Engineer and Engineering Manager.

Requires a BS/MS in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering, 5+ years in pharma/nutraceutical environments, PLC experience, and familiarity with ERP systems (SysPro, SAP). Salary range $75k-$80k annually; exempt.