Senior Equipment Engineer

MilliporeSigma; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to keep critical laboratory operations safe, reliable, compliant, and audit-ready. This role blends hands-on troubleshooting with technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and continuous process improvement.

You will oversee maintenance across lab equipment, manage CMMS work orders, mentor technicians, coordinate vendors, and represent equipment operations during client inspections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with 4+ years of equipment maintenance experience.
• Or an Associate degree with 5+ years of equipment maintenance experience in a regulated setting.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (Blue Mountain RAM or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance across laboratory and analytical equipment, both scheduled and unscheduled.
• Manage work orders, preventive schedules, and equipment history in a CMMS.
• Troubleshoot complex failures, deviations, and adverse trends to restore performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate external vendors and field service for repairs and calibrations.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Represent equipment operations during client inspections and regulatory audits.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Regulated environment

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM)

CMMS platforms

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will play a high-visibility role in keeping critical laboratory operations safe, reliable, compliant, and audit-ready. This position blends hands‑on engineering troubleshooting with technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, vendor management, and continuous process improvement. You will move confidently between resolving complex instrument failures, optimizing maintenance workflows, and serving as a trusted technical partner to internal laboratory teams and external regulators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across a wide range of laboratory and analytical equipment
• Manage work orders, preventive schedules, and equipment history using Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM) or similar CMMS platforms
• Perform complex troubleshooting to resolve technical failures, equipment deviations, and adverse performance trends
• Provide technical guidance, work reviews, and mentorship to junior maintenance technicians
• Coordinate external vendors, field service engineers, and contractors for specialized repairs and calibrations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, streamline compliance, and lower operational costs
• Act as a primary subject matter expert representing equipment operations during client inspections and regulatory audits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline AND 4+ years of experience in scientific equipment maintenance

OR

• Associate degree in a technical discipline (such as Electromechanical Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Instrumentation, or Industrial Automation) AND 5+ years of experience in scientific equipment maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support in a regulated (GMP/GLP) environment
• Practical experience using CMMS platforms such as Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM) or similar asset management systems
• Experience leading deviation investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPAs to ensure audit readiness
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and cross‑functional partners like QA, Validation, and Facilities
• Strong customer service and communication skills to act as a responsive, credible partner to internal lab teams
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to maintenance technicians
• Track record of driving continuous improvements to streamline workflows and reduce equipment operational risk

Salary Range for this position - $80,700 - $136,000 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!