Senior Equipment & Vendor Systems Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to oversee equipment lifecycle, maintenance, calibration, and vendor coordination within a GMP-regulated biotech setting.

You will manage documentation, CMMS usage, validation activities, and change control, while supporting cross-functional teams and ensuring inspection-ready records. This role emphasizes process improvements and reliable vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, Associate degree with 5+ years, or High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years in equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience working with vendors and managing stakeholder communications.
• Experience with equipment tracking, maintenance, calibration, asset management, or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and compliance.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment preferred.
• Experience with Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM), CMMS platforms, or similar equipment management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment maintenance, calibration, and tracking systems to ensure accurate equipment status, schedules, and records
• Manage preventive maintenance, calibration, and vendor service schedules while driving on-time completion of activities
• Coordinate external vendor services, site logistics, and communication between vendors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain equipment documentation, certificates, manuals, and records in an inspection-ready state
• Support system administration, user access management, validation activities, upgrades, and change control processes
• Manage vendor-related documentation including quotes, purchase orders, contracts, service agreements, and certificates of insurance
• Track warranty-related issues, equipment returns, exchanges, and resolutions
• Identify and implement process improvements related to systems, documentation, and vendor management

Skills

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP experience

CMMS systems

Equipment lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM)

CMMS platforms

Job description

Piper Companies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to oversee equipment lifecycle, maintenance, calibration, and vendor coordination within a GMP-regulated biotech setting.

You will manage documentation, CMMS usage, validation activities, and change control, while supporting cross-functional teams and ensuring inspection-ready records. This role emphasizes process improvements and reliable vendor management.