Sr. Facilities Mechanic

Repligen Corporation•Hopkinton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Facilities Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment in accordance with safety and compliance requirements, ensuring ongoing facility operations. The role includes equipment start-up, preventive maintenance, changeovers, routine maintenance, repairs, and optimization. The mechanic develops and follows safety measures, leads projects, schedules maintenance and repairs around manufacturing needs, drafts and executes qualification protocols and SOPs, updates or creates drawings, and recommends continuous improvements. The position is expected to model the company's Leadership Behaviors: Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results. The role leads maintenance technicians and works with Facilities, Engineering, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. It supports quality systems, audits, CAPA resolution, deviations, GMP investigations, and GxP compliance, and serves as a subject matter expert for critical systems and spare parts.

Requirements

At least 7 years of advanced electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair experience involving AC/DC control systems, drives, angle drive motors, gearboxes, encoders, and proximity switches.
At least 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in automated manufacturing, life sciences, or medical device environments.
Strong background in packaging and assembly line diagnostics, system upgrades, and operational optimization.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
Hands-on ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Word.
Familiarity with 5S/6S methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Self-starter with urgency, strong organization, and systematic precision; able to act as a technical owner for critical manufacturing systems.
Degree in an engineering discipline, completion of a recognized craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on industrial experience.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle tools or equipment regularly; able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, clear hearing, and speaking capabilities for site safety and team communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ISO cleanroom environments and with cleanroom utilities.
Experience with MS Project.
Experience with CAD/SolidWorks and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Valid trade license in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or PLC, or extensive equivalent experience in regulated life science or medical device manufacturing.
Universal EPA Refrigeration certification.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance technicians through routine preventive maintenance, facility projects, new equipment rollouts, and SOPs.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and calibration systems.
Diagnose equipment issues, replace parts, test systems, and make adjustments to restore safe operation.
Manage the Building Management System (BMS), conduct facility rounds, and proactively identify equipment faults.
Support electrical vendors and perform simple machinist duties, including setting up equipment to precise specifications.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and work orders, and maintain detailed compliance logs.
Collaborate with Facilities and Engineering to establish preventive maintenance and calibration frequencies and develop related procedures.
Assemble new or modified components, systems, and assemblies.
Supervise external vendors and contractors during major repairs, services, and facility shutdowns.
Support quality systems, audits, CAPA resolution, deviations, and GMP investigations.
Drive continuous improvement of SOPs and GxP compliance.
Serve as a subject matter expert on critical systems and spare-parts assessments.
Partner with cross-functional teams, escalate downtime to area owners, and ensure scheduled targets are met safely and efficiently.