Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability

Novartis AGDurham, NC
30d$34 - $63Onsite

About The Position

Power the heartbeat of our manufacturing site! As a Technician II in Maintenance and Reliability, you'll ensure optimal performance of critical process equipment-fillers, isolators, autoclaves, bioreactors, and more. From diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues to executing preventive and predictive maintenance, your expertise keeps operations safe, efficient, and audit-ready. Collaborate across Engineering, Automation, and Quality teams while driving improvements that directly impact patient access to life-changing therapies. About the Role Key Responsibilities: Maintain all laboratory and process equipment supporting the manufacturing site, including fillers, isolators, autoclaves, parts washers, bioreactors, analytical equipment, mixers, and facility infrastructure. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, elastomers, dampers, fans, piping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices, and other components. Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance in compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead initial alarm response, notify system owners, and resolve alarm conditions promptly. Ensure accurate, compliant documentation for all maintenance activities in cGMP environments. Oversee external service providers and drive operational improvements, repairs, and asset replacements to enhance reliability. Coach and mentor junior technicians and interns to build technical capability within the team. Lead equipment and system shutdown/start-up activities to ensure safety and reliability.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or certification in Engineering Technology or related skilled trade field, with 2 years of relevant working experience (biotech, pharma, or similar), or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems using technical drawings and schematics.
  • Experience with Building Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Strong understanding of industrial safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain all laboratory and process equipment supporting the manufacturing site, including fillers, isolators, autoclaves, parts washers, bioreactors, analytical equipment, mixers, and facility infrastructure.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, elastomers, dampers, fans, piping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices, and other components.
  • Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance in compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Lead initial alarm response, notify system owners, and resolve alarm conditions promptly.
  • Ensure accurate, compliant documentation for all maintenance activities in cGMP environments.
  • Oversee external service providers and drive operational improvements, repairs, and asset replacements to enhance reliability.
  • Coach and mentor junior technicians and interns to build technical capability within the team.
  • Lead equipment and system shutdown/start-up activities to ensure safety and reliability.

Benefits

  • US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
  • In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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