Specialist II, Equipment - Assembly

Resilience; Port Union (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Resilience is seeking a Specialist II, Equipment for the IDAP area to support the IDAP Process Execution Team in delivering manufacturing performance. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineers, Area Leaders, and OEMs to implement reliability improvements and optimize equipment performance in a cGMP manufacturing setting.

Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, PM optimization, data analysis for root causes, and maintaining documentation in CMMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a regulated production environment focused on equipment maintenance and performance.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to share technical knowledge and guide others on equipment issues.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations with flexible shifts.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot complex, intermittent, or repetitive equipment faults using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to improve OEE and reduce scrap.
• Monitor equipment performance and act on early degradation signs to avoid downtime.
• Analyze trends to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Conduct maintenance using CMMS and complete documentation per cGMPs.
• Review and revise PMs and standardize job plans and troubleshooting guides.
• Train operators and technicians on equipment, systems, and procedures.

Skills

Regulated production experience

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Self-direction

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification

3+ years regulated manufacturing experience

Job description

A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

For more information, please visit www.resilience.com

The Specialist II, Equipment - IDAP is a member of the Inspection, Device Assembly & Packaging Technical Team and supports the Process Execution Team (PET) to deliver manufacturing performance in line with the manufacturing plan. This role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineers, Area Leaders, and OEM suppliers to implement projects to improve equipment maintenance strategies and optimise equipment performance. Working with limited supervision, the role self-identifies reliability and performance improvement opportunities and independently resolves complex equipment issues within the IDAP area.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot complex, intermittent, or repetitive equipment faults. Apply structured problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques to complete repairs and prevent recurrences.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement and standardisation projects across the PET focused on OEE, equipment reliability, and scrap reduction.

• Monitor equipment and systems for performance and problem indicators and act on early signs of degradation before they cause downtime.

• Analyse trends in equipment and process data to identify root causes, solutions, and improvements.

• Use a variety of testing, tools, and measuring equipment to complete emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance on process-related equipment and systems used within the PET. Inspect, test, adjust, repair and perform line turnarounds, changeovers, and preventive maintenance in a timely and efficient manner.

• Support deviation and technical investigations and studies.

• Use CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to complete documentation and required functions to close out activities in compliance with cGMPs.

• Review repetitive equipment breakdowns, evaluate existing PMs for effectiveness, recommend and initiate activities to increase equipment uptime.

• Monitor work order backlog, track equipment history, spare part inventory, and spare part usage.

• Work with teams to develop and revise standardised job plans and troubleshooting job aids.

• Train and provide on-shift technical guidance to Operators, Mechanics, and Maintenance Technicians on equipment, systems, procedures, and processes, including when equipment or system issues arise.

Experience & Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance.

• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to share technical knowledge and guide others through equipment issues.

• Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to support 24/7 operations.

• Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to self‑direct and prioritise work based on equipment performance data and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, mechatronics) or equivalent vocational/trade certification.

• 3+ years of experience maintaining equipment in a regulated (cGMP) manufacturing environment.

• Expertisein at least one of the following: automation/controls, assembly/packaging/visual inspection equipment, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting.

• Extensive experience reading and understanding systems and equipment technical and maintenance documentation.

• Experience with continuous improvementmethodology- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or equivalent.

• Ability to challenge and adapt current approaches/ways of working.

Physical & Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and cGMP manufacturing environments.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 hours
The work schedule listed reflects the employee's expected schedule at the time of hire. The Company reserves the right to modify work schedules at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs, operational requirements, or other considerations. Nothing in this description creates a guarantee of specific hours, days, or shift assignments.

Sponsorship or support for work authorisation, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards programme including an annual cash bonus programme, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs.

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $28.50 - $43.00 per hour.

Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.