Process Maintenance Technician

Project Farma (PF); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual bonus (discretionary)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Assistance

Job summary

A leading life sciences firm seeks a Process Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role involves executing maintenance in a cGMP environment, troubleshooting systems, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and reliability. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and be oriented towards problem solving. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including health insurance and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within regulated environments.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in compliance with cGMPs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Inspect equipment for wear, irregularities, and potential failures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Project Engineer. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.

The Process Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production and support equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves executing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, and supporting GMP-compliant operations. The technician may work one of various shift patterns, including 8, 10, or 12 hours, occurring on days or nights, weekdays or weekends, and be 100% on‑site at the client facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
• Assemble, disassemble, install, repair, and replace components for pharmaceutical-grade machinery and cleanroom equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation including Maintenance and Calibration Records per cGMP standards.
• Inspect equipment for wear, irregularities, and potential failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Production) to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
• Execute scheduled PMs and CMMS updates in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain tools and workspaces in accordance with cGMP housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to OSHA, and site-specific safety protocols.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and internal quality teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Metrics for Success

• PM completion rate and CMMS accuracy
• Equipment uptime and reliability
• Compliance with GMP documentation standards
• Audit readiness and deviation reduction
• Responsiveness to unplanned maintenance events

Experience Required

• Minimum 3‑5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with demands of performing maintenance activities in a cGMP environment.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools and meters (DVM, Amp and Ohm).

Other Preferred

• Certification in First Aid or CPR
• Familiarity with ISO standards and FDA audit processes.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience with aseptic processing, HVAC systems, and utility maintenance is a plus.
• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems.
• Skilled in using lathes, mills, grinders, and precision instruments.

Examples of our core services within the life science space, include: Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Assistance

About Project Farma

As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world. We are an industry leader in providing project management, validation, engineering, quality/compliance, and consulting services to support our partners across the life science space in finding ground-breaking treatments and solutions. We believe that our culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient is the foundation to our teams’ and partners’ long‑term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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