Senior Instrumentation Technician

Pfizer; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus eligibility

Job summary

Pfizer in Andover, MA is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to execute calibration and reliability tasks across manufacturing systems. You’ll work with a team to ensure uptime, follow SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years’ experience, solid instrumentation knowledge, and good communication. On-site work with shift flexibility and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation or calibration principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and calibration reliability tasks for manufacturing processing systems.
• Contribute to team deliverables and coordinate with others.
• Follow procedures to complete tasks within the timeframe and review for accuracy.
• Track repair history and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with plant audits and safety requirements.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety protocols.

Skills

Maintenance

Calibration

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

CMMS

PLC

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 understanding 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). 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.

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