Sr. Tech, Maintenance

Merck & Co.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 77,700 - 122,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days and compassionate time

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment in aseptic and clean-room environments.

You will support VMF Operations areas, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, document activities in SAP, and troubleshoot complex production issues. The role requires at least four years of equipment maintenance experience, familiarity with clean utility systems and DeltaV control, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical/associate degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with clean utility systems preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of DeltaV control and computer fluency.

Responsibilities

• Must install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment across manufacturing environments including sterile and GMP settings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance; document work in SAP and other systems.
• Support automation, validation, and testing as needed.
• Read P&ID’s, electrical drawings, and blueprints; follow cGMP and safety procedures.
• Participate in on‑call schedule and multi‑shift coverage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

DeltaV

CMMS software

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

DeltaV

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals committed to being the world‑trustworthy supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products. Our facilities, along with external contractors, suppliers, and partners, form an interdependent global manufacturing network that delivers compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

The Senior Maintenance Technician provides equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support to VMF Operations areas (sterile supply, weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, thaw/pool, filling, capping/inspection, clean utilities, etc.) located in aseptic and clean‑room environments. The technician works within a team, performs maintenance and troubleshooting activities, completes complex maintenance tasks, resolves deviations, evaluates equipment performance, follows proper procedures for maintaining production equipment in a clean‑room environment, and is responsible for written documentation of activities. Mandatory self‑mandated mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mand

This is a Monday – Friday Day shift position

Key Responsibilities

Must have knowledge installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical‑related equipment throughout a manufacturing environment, including:

• Utility equipment (Clean steam generators, Water‑For‑Injection generators/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, vapor compression stills, compressed gas systems)
• GMP‑production related equipment (Autoclaves, Fillers, Lyophilizers, Cappers and Automated Inspection Machines)
• The ability to satisfactorily perform all types of industrial mechanical work as assigned.
• Anticipates and solves complex production, maintenance, and operational problems, including off‑shift and after‑hours support.
• Strong sponsor for problem‑solving efforts and solutions offered by other shifts and teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• The ability to perform predictive maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned.
• Outstanding communication skills to ensure that all shifts of the assigned team are informed and working at optimum efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities and implements projects that improve the business by streamlining work.
• Maintains process equipment by performing preventive maintenance, installing new equipment, documenting work using SAP and other mandated systems.
• Routinely provides technical guidance and maintenance/process training to others.
• Participates in new equipment/replacement installations, interfaces with vendors, recommends spare parts, selects lubrication processes, and assists process project engineers.
• Assists with execution of automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
• Follows instructions for completion of job tasks and completes written documentation.
• Ensures safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECPs).
• Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures (cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines.
• Reads P&ID’s, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
• Physical requirements: must lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level; walking, bending, crawling, stooping required.
• Must wear personal protective equipment: safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc., and use aseptic gowning during performance of duties.
• Must be willing for vaccination/blood testing for titer for products manufactured within the facility if needed.
• Supports an on‑call schedule including days, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis with other team members.
• Manages multiple priorities and advances several tasks in parallel.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; proficient in general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus common to electronic, mechanical, and instrumentation fields.

Educational Qualification

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree.

Experience and Skills

Required

• A minimum of four (4) years of equipment maintenance or related experience.
• Experience working on Clean Utility systems.
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV.

Preferred

• Experience working in a clean‑room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.

Salary Range

$77,700 – $122,300.

The position offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

Required Skills

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Electrical Maintenance, Environmental Health And Safety, Equipment Commissioning, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Industrial Mechanics, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Planning, Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Process Engineering, Production Operations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, and more.

Company Commitment

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Legal, Employment, and Work‑Location Statements

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation assistance
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: None
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not applicable
• Shift: 1st – Day
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): None
• Job Posting End Date: 08/01/2026

EEO Statements

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. We encourage applicants to request accommodations if needed.