Process Equipment Technician

VLink Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for the oral solid dosage pharmaceutical industry. The role involves ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant maintenance experience, with strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems. The position emphasizes compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations, alongside collaborative efforts with production teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical OSD manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with solid oral dosage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related Engineering field

Tools

CMMS systems

Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA)

Job description

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer with experience in the oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical industry.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including tablet presses, capsule fillers, and coating machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and process optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical oral solid dosage manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation, fluid bed coaters, and coating equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Knowledge of HVAC compressed air, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles.

Must-Haves

• Process equipment Technician requires experience with the maintenance of OSD manufacturing equipment of at least 4 years.
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ qualification and validation activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Knowledge of HVAC compressed air, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles

EEO Statement

VLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.