Senior Instrumentation Technician

Pfizer Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance and calibration technician for our manufacturing environment in Massachusetts.

The role focuses on upkeep, repair, and reliable operation of processing systems, with emphasis on following procedures and contributing to continuous improvement. You will work with a multi-craft team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while supporting plant audits and system reliability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with maintenance/calibration
• Proficiency with computers and basic instrumentation or calibration principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and calibration tasks for manufacturing processing systems
• Contribute to team deliverables and coordinate with others
• Manage personal time and professional development; be accountable for results
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks within the timeframe
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy and quality
• Support safety and environmental requirements and participate in audits
• Track repair history and participate in continuous improvement activities

Skills

Maintenance

Calibration

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Temperature

Flow measurement devices

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Execute maintenance and calibration reliability engineering tasks, including the upkeep, and repair of manufacturing processing systems through out facility
• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Participate in multi-craft work activities, assist with plant audits, be involved in safety committee activities, and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and protocols.
• Track repair history of process support systems and equipment, lead or participate in continuous improvement activities, and make recommendations regarding improved machine performance.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in computer usage
• Solid understandig of basic Instrumentation or Calibration principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Military training (PMEL) or previous Biopharma experience is preferred.
• Metrology / Calibration experience
• Experience in PLC’s, Temperature, Flow measurement devices
• Previous experience working in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience in GMP environments / Clean Room
• Experience with continuous improvement activities
• Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints and schematics, P&ID’s
• Experience and understanding of Lock out tag out of equipment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will involve field work and office work requiring sitting, standing and walking. This position may also require the ability to climb ladders and work at heights while being tied off; be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to wear a clean room gown.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Requirements include the ability to travel (foreign and domestic) and are willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays and off shift as needed. First Shift; Wed - Sat; 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

This job is a US/PR Non-Exempt Grade: 007

OTHER JOB DETAIL S

Last Date to Apply for Job: October 28, 2026.

Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

The salary for this position ranges from $29.83 to $49.72 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Massachusetts - Andover location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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