Sr. Specialist, Maintenance

Moderna • Norwood, MA

6d • $89,900 - $143,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Maintenance is a senior technical role responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of GMP/non-GMP process equipment, with a strong emphasis on aseptic filling systems and high-precision pharmaceutical machinery. This role serves as a lead technical responder and subject matter expert, ensuring equipment uptime, supporting commissioning/startup activities, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.

Requirements

• AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
• 9+ years’ of experience

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on process and utility systems in GMP environments
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Act as primary responder to equipment issues and ensure full resolution
• Support asset management and reliability initiatives
• Maintain and optimize aseptic filling machines
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and performance tuning
• Troubleshoot and improve packaging and inspection systems
• Ensure aseptic standards and GMP compliance
• Support or lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities
• Collaborate with Engineering on performance optimization and continuous improvement projects
• Provide technical expertise during shutdowns, upgrades, and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate cGMP documentation
• Author and revise SOPs, PMs, and job plans
• Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
• Serve as technical lead for cross-functional teams
• Train and onboard new technicians on equipment, procedures, and GMP practices
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and external partners for maintenance planning

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare
• Voluntary benefit programs
• Holistic approach to well-being
• Access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree