Process Equipment Maintenance Specialist III (2nd shift)

PCI Pharma Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,253,000 - 131,923,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (including dental and

Dental and vision

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment on 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade critical systems such as lyophilizers, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and clean steam, ensuring GMP compliance and use-ready performance.

You will document CMMS activities, read schematics, and travel between facilities as needed, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and continuous improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of cGMP experience required.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand equipment schematics.
• General understanding of support equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and servos.
• Experience with safety circuits.
• Experience with aseptic filling is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex problems, complete emergency repairs, and guide staff in implementing repairs.
• Maintain equipment in use-ready, compliant state, including major equipment like lyophilizers, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, clean steam, WFI, Autoclaves, etc.
• Monitor, respond to, and correct issues generating equipment alarms.
• Provide recommendations for upgrades and improvements and implement them.
• Author, review, and update maintenance procedures and forms.
• Complete CMMS entries and required training activities.
• Travel between facilities to support all functional areas.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

PLC/SCADA knowledge

GMP/ aseptic techniques

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC

VFD

Servo motors

SCADA

HMI

Autoclave

Lyophilizer

WFI equipment

Safety circuits

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for maintaining and improving and/or upgrading process support equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and aseptic filling operations. The role supports operations in ensuring use-ready and compliant equipment, including advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, upgrade, and authoring, review, update, and completion of CMMS and GMP-related documentation.

Schedule:

2nd Shift:
Generally: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot complex problems, complete emergency repairs, and guide staff in implementing repairs.

• Maintain equipment in use-ready, compliant state. Major equipment includes lyophilizer, PLC, SCADA, HMI, clean steam, WFI, Autoclaves, Depy Ovens and others.

• Monitor, respond to, and correct issues generating equipment alarms.

• Provide recommendation for, and implement upgrades and improvements.

• Author, review, and update maintenance procedures and forms.

• Complete CMMS entries and required training activities.

• Travel between facilities to support all functional areas.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].

• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.

• Minimum of 4 years of cGMP experience required.

• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and understand equipment schematics.

• General understanding of support equipment.

• Experience with components such as PLCs, VFDs, and servos.

• Experience with safety circuits.

• Experience with aseptic filling is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work in a group, and independently.

• Strong working knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques, and laboratory compliance

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• Able to work autonomously, drive results, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

The hiring rate for this position is $40.92 - 46.04/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.