Sr. Facilities Mechanic

RepliGen Corporation•Hopkinton, MA

6d•$36 - $48•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 to support continued facility operations. The role includes equipment start-up, preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, routine equipment maintenance, and optimization. The mechanic develops and follows safety measures, leads projects, schedules repairs and maintenance around manufacturing needs, drafts and executes qualification protocols and SOPs, updates or creates drawings, and recommends continuous improvements. The position leads maintenance technicians and works with Facilities, Engineering, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. It supports equipment and facility systems, Building Management System (BMS) monitoring, quality systems, audits, CAPA resolution, deviations, and GMP investigations. The role also serves as a subject matter expert for critical systems and spare-parts assessments, and helps ensure scheduled work is completed safely and efficiently. The role is expected to model the company’s Leadership Behaviors: Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results.

Requirements

At least 7 years of advanced experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electro-mechanical systems, including 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 MS Project.
Familiarity with 5S/6S methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, organization, and systematic precision; proven ability to act as technical owner for critical manufacturing systems.
Degree in an engineering discipline, completion of a recognized craft apprenticeship, or 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 regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle tools or equipment; able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, along with clear hearing and speaking capabilities for site safety and team communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ISO cleanroom environments and cleanroom utilities.
CAD/SolidWorks and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience.
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 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) and conduct routine facility rounds to identify equipment faults.
Support electrical vendors and perform simple machinist duties, including setting up equipment to precise specifications.
Read equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and work orders; 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 vendors and contractors during major repairs, services, and shutdowns.
Support quality systems, audits, CAPA resolution, deviations, and GMP investigations; improve SOPs and GxP compliance.
Serve as a subject matter expert for critical systems and spare-parts assessments.
Partner with cross-functional teams, escalate downtime to area owners, and meet scheduled targets safely and efficiently.
Lead projects, schedule repairs and maintenance to meet manufacturing schedules, and draft and execute qualification protocols and SOPs.
Update and create drawings and recommend continuous improvements.