Sr. Maintenance Compliance Engineer

Pfizer; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pfizer in the United States is seeking a Senior Maintenance Compliance Engineer to join our on-site penicillin manufacturing facility. You will oversee maintenance and reliability activities for equipment, utilities, and production systems, ensuring compliant and safe operations that keep medicines flowing.

You will lead RCA and CAPA processes, develop scopes of work, and collaborate with Production and Quality teams to meet project targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years experience, or a master's with more than 0+ years, or an associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PDM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing / reliability engineering, plant engineering and/or project engineering.
• Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to completion of projects, manage time to meet targets, develop plans for short-term and mid-term work activities on projects.
• Provide engineering support to develop scope of work, project execution plans, and associated engineering studies for equipment and component installation, modification etc.
• Provide necessary operational support as needed.
• Review preventive and corrective work order activities, provide equipment maintenance history review and work on preventive maintenance improvements.
• Manage technical writing and document review.
• Ensure maintenance/engineering compliance with (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices.
• Participate in equipment/system-based Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and update equipment reliability plans.
• Partner with Production and Quality Team Leads on troubleshooting and scheduling.
• Promote safety within the workplace by following site safety procedures and perform proactive safety assessments, foster a safe work culture.
• Actively participate in site & corporate initiatives.
• Leads and participates in investigations, change controls and develops/implements Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA's) for the maintenance department.
• Serve as a liaison between Quality Operations and engineering/maintenance departments to facilitate timely closure of investigations.
• Technical support for standard operating procedure improvements and updates.

Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis

PM/PDM optimization

FMEA

GxP knowledge

MS Office

Engineering project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

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Job description

USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic maintenance/engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment. As a Senior Maintenance Compliance Engineer, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in managing difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Contribute to completion of projects, manage time to meet targets, develop plans for short-term and mid-term work activities on projects.
• Provide engineering support to develop scope of work, project execution plans, and associated engineering studies for equipment and component installation, modification etc.
• Provide necessary operational support as needed.
• Review preventive and corrective work order activities, provide equipment maintenance history review and work on preventive maintenance improvements.
• Manage technical writing and document review.
• Ensure maintenance/engineering compliance with (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices.
• Participate in equipment/system-based Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and update equipment reliability plans.
• Partner with Production and Quality Team Leads on troubleshooting and scheduling.
• Promote safety within the workplace by following site safety procedures and perform proactive safety assessments, foster a safe work culture.
• Actively participate in site & corporate initiatives.
• Leads and participates in investigations, change controls and develops/implements Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA's) for the maintenance department.
• Serve as a liaison between Quality Operations and engineering/maintenance departments to facilitate timely closure of investigations.
• Technical support for standard operating procedure improvements and updates.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED

Minimum Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PDM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing / reliability engineering, plant engineering and/or project engineering.
• Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) (or equivalent) desired but not required.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and/or utility systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is an on-site role at a penicillin manufacturing facility.
• Candidates must not be allergic to penicillin.
• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis, problem solving.
• Ability to work in clean room conditions.
• Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports.
• Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.

NON-REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Regular Work Schedule: Standard (M-F) daytime. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence. Occasional national/international travel for equipment factory acceptance testing, training seminars, vendor meetings, work progress meetings, etc.

Non-Regular Work Schedule: At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods and throughout the year may be required to work late with little notice as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.

Demonstrate proficiency in cGMP, GMP, software development life cycle, environmental, health and safety procedures to assure compliance with regulatory, policies and/or established guidelines. Observe and notify any risk situation for the environment, health or safety. Assure that all automation engineering initiatives comply with all regulatory agency requirements.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date to Apply for Job: September 4, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary.

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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. 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.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Culture

Engineering Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.