Facilities and Engineering Technician - CT

Lonza • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Engineering Technician role is a fully site-based position located in Houston, Texas, United States. This role is crucial for manufacturing medicines to the highest quality and safety standards, requiring close, real-time collaboration and technical precision. The position involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on various production, utility, laboratory, and building systems. The technician will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues, maintain accurate records in a CMMS, and interpret technical drawings. A key aspect of the role is supporting GMP compliance through adherence to SOPs and GDP, participating in audits and improvement initiatives, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Safety is paramount, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures like LOTO and electrical safety. The role also involves revising and implementing preventive maintenance procedures for critical equipment and performing tasks in a cleanroom environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in industrial, facilities, or manufacturing maintenance (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom environment
• Ability to work a rotating night shift position (6pm to 6am)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g., SAP)
• Willingness to work on a shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, or HVAC systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical panels, water systems).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment status, and parts used in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Support ongoing GMP compliance by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in audits, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate maintenance projects or equipment installations.
• Ensure safe work practices at all times, including use of PPE and adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures.
• Revises, maintains and/or implements preventive maintenance procedures for the chillers, air handler units, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, electric generators, autoclaves and other manufacturing and laboratory equipment as required.
• Perform task in clean room environment in compliance with applicable gowning procedures.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED