Sr. Equipment Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Partner with equipment owners, engineers, and suppliers to resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Own the equipment calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) program, ensuring compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule and perform calibrations and PMs in accordance with equipment specifications, manufacturer guidelines, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date equipment records within the equipment management system (e.g., calibration certificates, service logs, PM schedules).
• Ensure all equipment meets operational readiness and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, extend lifecycle, and reduce downtime.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) related to equipment.

Job requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering technology) or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining, calibrating, and repairing manufacturing or laboratory equipment in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech preferred).
• Strong knowledge of calibration methods, preventive maintenance practices, and equipment documentation systems.
• Experience working within GMP and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams.