Process Equipment Technician - 2nd Shift

Ferring Holding SA; New Jersey; Híbrido; USD 63.000 - 116.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Process Equipment Technician for 2nd shift in Parsippany, New Jersey. The role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordination with production to minimize downtime while meeting timelines.

The candidate should have a technical background, 3+ years in a regulated environment, CMMS proficiency, and the ability to work across shifts, holidays, and demanding manufacturing conditions.

Formación

• Technical school or bachelor’s degree or related training in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulated field.
• Experience in biotech manufacturing, GMP facility and/or ISO 13485 is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and MS Office suite.

Responsabilidades

• Acts as primary contact for the 2nd shift team and provides day-to-day service of production equipment.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to minimize downtime and coordinates with production timelines.
• Prepares detailed reports and logs for management and other shifts.
• Conducts line changeovers and assists Engineering with installations and modifications.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures safety and quality guidelines are followed.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Educación

Technical school, bachelor’s degree or related training

Herramientas

CMMS

MS Suite

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease. As Process Equipment Technician for 2nd shift you will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical and robotic equipment and machines. Coordination of repairs to align with production timelines, considering the availability of machines, materials, and workforce. An advanced level of troubleshooting is required. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World's Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary source of contact for the 2nd shift team; day-to-day service of production equipment
• Provides mechanical support for production machines by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and executing necessary repairs and maintenance to minimize downtime
• Prepares detailed reports and logs to inform department management, production operations, and all shifts of ongoing repairs, issues, and potential solutions
• Conducts line changeovers, performing required set-up and adjustments according to the production schedule
• Assists the Engineering team with equipment installations and modifications
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections, including oiling, lubrication, and routine equipment checks
• Maintain training and quality requirements set forth by the business
• Coordinate maintenance and repair work with vendors
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules and allocate resources effectively to maximize line output
• Adheres to company safety and quality guidelines and ensures direct reports are following those guidelines
• Escalation of maintenance issues and potential events to the Senior Manager of maintenance and other related key members
• Promote a collaborative and customer service-oriented team environment

Requirements

• Technical school, bachelor’s degree or other related training in related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulated field
• Experience in biotech manufacturing, a GMP facility and/or ISO 13485 environment, preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience working in manufacturing plant environment
• Experience reading mechanical, electrical, and P&IDs
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Suite
• Weekend and off-shift work may be required to support production demands
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including holidays, is essential to ensure consistent manufacturing operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing plant and cleanroom environment for extended periods
• Capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable reaching overhead and climbing ladders or steps to access equipment or perform maintenance tasks
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel to access hard-to-reach areas during inspections or repairs
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with controlled air quality and follow gowning and hygiene protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and goggles
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and work long hours, including shifts, weekends, or emergencies as needed
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled cleanrooms and occasionally in non-controlled environments within the facility
• Capacity to respond quickly and effectively to equipment malfunctions or plant emergencies

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $62,598 to $116,253, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role
• If hired to work 2nd in this role, the pay differential will be 10%
• Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance
• Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year as well as 15 paid holidays per year
• We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: Parsippany, New Jersey

Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries.