Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate - 176397

Piper Companies; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to join a biotechnology company in Eden Prairie, MN. You will manage preventive maintenance, calibration, metrology, and vendor services across the site, acting as the central liaison among equipment owners, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and external providers.

The role requires 4+ years in GMP-regulated biotech environments and the ability to coordinate lifecycle programs with strong organizational and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 4+ years of equipment lifecycle management experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with an Associate's degree, or 6+ years with a High School Diploma/GED in a GMP-regulated pharma, biotech, or medical device environment.
• Experience owning and coordinating equipment lifecycle programs, including maintenance, calibration, vendor services, and inspection readiness activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive maintenance, calibration, metrology, and vendor service schedules across the site.
• Serve as the central point of contact between equipment owners, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and external service providers.
• Coordinate vendor activities, maintain equipment documentation, and ensure records remain inspection-ready.
• Track open activities, certificates, contracts, service records, and equipment-related documentation to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Skills

Equipment lifecycle management

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory compliance (GMP)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CMMS

Calibration equipment

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to join a biotechnology company located in Eden Prairie, MN.

Responsibilities of the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate include:

• Manage preventive maintenance, calibration, metrology, and vendor service schedules across the site


• Serve as the central point of contact between equipment owners, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and external service providers


• Coordinate vendor activities, maintain equipment documentation, and ensure records remain inspection-ready


• Track open activities, certificates, contracts, service records, and equipment-related documentation to ensure timely completion and compliance

Qualifications for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate include:

• 4+ years of equipment lifecycle management experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with an Associate's degree, or 6+ years with a High School Diploma/GED in a GMP-regulated pharma, biotech, or medical device environment


• Experience owning and coordinating equipment lifecycle programs, including maintenance, calibration, vendor services, and inspection readiness activities


• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Compensation for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate includes:

• Rate Range: $65,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience


• Comprehensive Benefit Package

This job is open for applications on October 13th, 2026. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Equipment Lifecycle Management, Equipment Planner, Maintenance Planner, Calibration, Metrology, Vendor Management, GMP, CMMS, Blue Mountain RAM, Equipment Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Inspection Readiness, Equipment Documentation, Medical Device, Biotech, Pharmaceutical