Senior Instrumentation Technician
About The Position
At Pfizer, engineering supports the design and development of manufacturing processes and the upkeep of systems to help ensure customers and patients receive needed medicines. The Senior Instrumentation Technician performs maintenance, calibration, and reliability engineering work, including upkeep and repair of manufacturing processing systems throughout the facility. The role involves individual accountability, teamwork, following established procedures, identifying and solving moderately routine problems, and completing work under moderate supervision. The position participates in multi-craft work, plant audits, safety committee activities, and continuous improvement efforts, while complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements. This position combines field and office work. The schedule is first shift, Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and off shift as needed. Travel, both domestic and international, is required. The work is on premise in Andover, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in computer usage.
- Solid understanding of basic instrumentation or calibration principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and off shift as needed.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Military training (PMEL) or previous biopharma experience.
- Metrology or calibration experience.
- Experience with PLCs and temperature or flow measurement devices.
- Previous experience working in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience in GMP environments or clean rooms.
- Experience with continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Experience and understanding of equipment lockout/tagout.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Execute maintenance and calibration reliability engineering tasks, including upkeep and repair of manufacturing processing systems throughout the facility.
- Contribute to team deliverables, work effectively as a team member, and coordinate with others.
- Manage personal time and professional development and be accountable for results.
- Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within agreed timeframes.
- Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
- Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures and refer deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
- Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Participate in multi-craft work activities, assist with plant audits, and take part in safety committee activities.
- Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and protocols.
- Track repair history of process support systems and equipment.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities and recommend ways to improve machine performance.
Benefits
- 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.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on work schedule and company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
