Senior Manufacturing Technician

Actalent; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Associate to support production and packaging of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a cGMP environment. This hands-on role operates, troubleshoots, and maintains automated equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with preference for pharma and MDI products. It is fully on-site in Fall River, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience (pharmaceutical preferred).
• Experience with respiratory/MDI products preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, setup, adjust, and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform changeovers, startups, line clearances, cleaning, and readiness checks.
• Support MDI manufacturing processes including filling, crimping, propellant charging, leak testing, and packaging.
• Complete production records and maintain documentation per SOPs and cGMP.
• Investigate equipment issues and assist root cause analyses.
• Train and support team members as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience with automated equipment

cGMP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Electronic manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic manufacturing systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Associate to support the production and packaging of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a cGMP-regulated environment. This hands‑on role involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Perform equipment changeovers, startups, line clearances, cleaning, and operational readiness checks
• Support MDI manufacturing processes, including filling, crimping, propellant charging, leak testing, inspection, and packaging
• Complete production activities in accordance with SOPs, Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), and cGMP requirements
• Investigate equipment issues, perform minor repairs, and support root cause analyses
• Accurately complete production documentation and maintain equipment records
• Assist with training and support of team members as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) products preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating and troubleshooting automated equipment
• Knowledge of cGMPs, manufacturing documentation, and production systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic manufacturing systems

Work Environment

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment requiring PPE and cleanroom gowning
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical production activities
• Must be comfortable working with manufacturing chemicals, compressed gases, and production equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA. This is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.