Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician performs equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to independently identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. The technician supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and continuous improvement while complying with cGMP, safety requirements, and SOPs. The position collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to minimize downtime, improve performance, and maintain manufacturing readiness. Work is performed in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing area and includes equipment maintenance, assembly, disassembly, adjustment, and troubleshooting. The technician follows cleanroom gowning and hygiene requirements and may wear PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable. The stated schedule is standard Monday through Friday, though flexible shifts, weekends, or overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment operation, or a related technical field.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and support complex manufacturing equipment.
Ability to diagnose equipment issues, evaluate potential causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Ability to follow detailed technical instructions, maintenance procedures, equipment manuals, and SOPs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely maintenance documentation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and initiative in identifying equipment-related issues.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to adapt to changing operational demands.
Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn and adapt to new manufacturing equipment, technologies, and computerized systems.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing setting.
Ability to perform hands-on equipment maintenance, assembly, disassembly, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
Ability to wear required PPE, including cleanroom gowning and respiratory protection when applicable.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education, technical certification, or an associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a cGMP environment.
Hands-on experience with equipment assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting preventive maintenance activities and equipment reliability initiatives.
Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as tablet presses, roller compactors, coating systems, or encapsulation equipment.
Experience with computerized equipment control systems, manufacturing systems, or automation platforms such as DeltaV.
Experience handling controlled substances or working in controlled manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine maintenance, troubleshooting, setup, assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose mechanical and equipment-related issues, identify potential causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions within established procedures and authorization.
Support preventive maintenance to maintain equipment reliability, operational readiness, and manufacturing performance.
Perform equipment adjustments, component replacements, and minor repairs as appropriate.
Support equipment changeovers, equipment preparation, and restoration to operational readiness.
Provide hands-on technical support during manufacturing operations to troubleshoot malfunctions and minimize unplanned downtime.
Operate and support pharmaceutical processing equipment, potentially including roller compactors, tablet presses, coating systems, encapsulation equipment, and other manufacturing machinery.
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other technical teams on troubleshooting, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Assist with equipment modifications, process improvements, and improved maintenance practices.
Support equipment evaluations, troubleshooting investigations, and technical assessments.
Collect, document, and communicate equipment performance data, maintenance observations, and recurring issues.
Contribute to initiatives to reduce downtime, improve availability, and optimize maintenance activities.
Provide technical guidance to colleagues on equipment operation, setup, and troubleshooting as appropriate.
Perform maintenance and technical activities in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Complete maintenance records, equipment logs, work orders, and other required documentation accurately and according to procedures.
Identify, document, and communicate equipment deficiencies, potential quality concerns, and safety risks.
Follow procedures for equipment cleaning, controlled-area access, cleanroom gowning, and PPE.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and follow housekeeping and contamination-control practices.
Plan, prioritize, and execute assigned maintenance activities with minimal supervision while communicating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to minimize operational disruption.
Communicate equipment status, maintenance findings, and technical concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Support multiple maintenance and manufacturing activities while attending to safety, quality, and production priorities.
Use computerized maintenance, manufacturing, and equipment control systems as applicable.
Support training and knowledge sharing related to equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Adapt to changing manufacturing schedules and operational requirements.