Maintenance Technician

Bio-Techne Singapore; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role supports new equipment installation, start-up, and validation, while developing maintenance procedures and minimizing downtime.

You will train operators, assist engineering with equipment design or modification, and ensure safe, compliant operation across facilities. The position may require extended hours and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5–7 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments.
• Set up maintenance schedules on all equipment and coordinate activities with planning/scheduling.
• Work with equipment manufacturers' service technicians on repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot automation components, including sensors, servo motors, robotics, camera systems, and other instrumentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Automation equipment

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $25.60 - $35.20

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of automated manufacturing and packaging equipment. He/she is responsible for supporting new equipment installation, start-up, and validation as well as planning preventative maintenance activities. Other important responsibilities include the development of machine maintenance procedures, minimizing machine downtime, training of new machine operators, and good housekeeping practices.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments of equipment.
• Set up maintenance schedules on all equipment and coordinate activities with planning/scheduling.
• Work with equipment manufacturers' service technicians on repairs, preventative maintenance, and appropriate spare parts stocking.
• Troubleshoot automation components, including sensors, servo motors, robotics, camera systems, and other instrumentation.
• Create and maintain spare parts program.
• Assist Engineering in the design or modification of equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of the building and facility equipment as necessary.
• Train new or existing personnel in setup, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assist in the creation or updating of preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping requirements.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs, and SWIs, as well as follow guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance with the job function.
• Manage time well, including extended hours as needed.
• Willingness to accept changes in work from day to day within reasonable and expected boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 - 7 years of work-related experience are preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing modern electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems is preferred.
• Hands-on ability with machine tools such as milling machines and lathes is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with co-workers and management.
• The position may require occasional extended hours and occasional weekend coverage.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Remain seated in a normal position for extended periods of time up to 8 hours
• Walk, stand, and move for prolonged periods in a workday
• Reach up and out with hands and arms
• Talk and hear; verbally express information
• Keyboard, 10 keys,
• Repetitive motion; hands, arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
• Use hands to grasp, hold, move, and pick up objects continuously
• Ability to stoop or kneel for a limited amount of time
• Ability to climb ladders Occasionally push/ pull up to 200 lbs a distance of up to 100 feet
• Able to spend time in cleanroom, freezer, and areas of increased noise level

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).