Senior Maintenance Technician: PLC & GMP Expert

bioMerieux; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

bioMérieux in Raleigh is seeking a Maintenance Technician 3 to ensure optimal performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. You will handle complex troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement with autonomy, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with GMP/ISO standards.

The role emphasizes advanced preventive/corrective maintenance, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience with intermediate to advanced troubleshooting, schematic and print reading, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls experience.
• Experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems.
• Associate’s degree preferred with electro-mechanical, high-speed manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot/repair PLCs, electrical systems, AC/DC drive systems, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in machining, welding, and fabricating is a plus.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems independently
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level technicians
• Contribute to root-cause analysis to prevent recurring equipment issues
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FDA regulations, GMP, ISO standards, and safety protocols
• Utilize and maintain records in computerized maintenance management systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Schematic & print reading

Mechanical & electrical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Controls experience

PLC troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

bioMérieux in Raleigh is seeking a Maintenance Technician 3 to ensure optimal performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. You will handle complex troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement with autonomy, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with GMP/ISO standards.

The role emphasizes advanced preventive/corrective maintenance, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.