Senior Maintenance Technician – Pharma GMP

Boehringer Ingelheim; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to oversee and conduct advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across various systems. The role requires collaboration and training within the team, ensuring equipment reliability and performance while adhering to industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, with significant experience in troubleshooting and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 8+ years in manufacturing, ideally pharmaceuticals.
• Technical Diploma with 4+ years in manufacturing, ideally pharmaceuticals.
• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years in manufacturing, ideally in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill work order information in SAP on a timely basis.
• Develop individual training programs for maintenance and operation fields.
• Advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis to determine root cause.
• Complete the Preventative Maintenance plan on time.
• Coordinate outside contractors for projects.
• Contribute to cross-functional performance and reliability teams.
• Support training of personnel regarding equipment care.
• Provide supervisory relief as needed.
• Anticipate and respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Implement advanced corrective actions for performance issues.

Skills

Advanced problem solving/troubleshooting

Proficient verbal and written communication

Intermediate to Advanced Computer literacy

Basic Leadership

Advanced technical Coach/Mentor

Intermediate to Advanced Data Analytics

Education

High School Diploma +8 years experience

Associates Degree/Technical Diploma +4 years experience

Bachelors Degree +2 years experience

Job description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Oversees and conducts advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifying/improving all aspects relative to good maintenance practices, equipment reliability and performance of electrical/mechanical systems such as high speed filling/packaging lines, fermentation, bioreactor, autoclaves, clean utilities, clean room HVAC, power plant/utilities, automation, freeze dryers, etc.

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Oversees and conducts advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifying/improving all aspects relative to good maintenance practices, equipment reliability and performance of electrical/mechanical systems such as high speed filling/packaging lines, fermentation, bioreactor, autoclaves, clean utilities, clean room HVAC, power plant/utilities, automation, freeze dryers, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fulfill work order information in SAP on a timely basis and confirm status. Access to find and work with all advanced information on SAP


• Assists in the development of detailed individual training program to increase knowledge of assigned maintenance and operation fields and other areas of the plant as needed. Serves as a SME and as on-the job trainer for less experienced Technicians


• Performs advanced trouble shooting and detailed failure analysis to determine root cause. Depends on own knowledge and experience when there might not be specific instructions/or upon a situation not faced with in the past.


• Oversees the completion of the Preventative Maintenance plan on time and in compliance


• Coordinates the work of outside contractors performing basic to advanced projects or supplementing work force


• Contributes to cross-functional equipment advanced improvement teams focusing on performance and reliability


• Support training of production & maintenance personnel relative to basic operations and care of electro-mechanical equipment. Serves as a SME and as on-the job trainer for less experienced Technicians


• Provide supervisory relief and coverage as needed, to support business priorities and critical tasks


• Respond to all maintenance emergencies and anticipate them. Provides sound, effective technical solutions and advice on complex technical issues


• Troubleshoot and implement advanced technical corrective action where equipment experiences performance issues

Requirements

• High School Diploma +8 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical industry


• Associates Degree/Technical Diploma (relevant field of study) +4 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical industry


• Bachelors Degree (relevant field of study) +2 year experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry


• Knowledge of and adherence to EHS requirements


• Advanced level problem solving/troubleshooting


• Proficient verbal and written communication


• Intermediate to Advanced Computer literacy


• Basic Leadership


• Advanced technical Coach/Mentor


• Advance Continuous Improvement


• Intermediate to Advanced Data Analytics


• Able to redline Read blueprints/PID’s


• Knowledge of FMEA

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction


• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)


• Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
Our Company Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com. Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com