Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability

Job Description Summary

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Location: This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Power the heartbeat of our manufacturing site! As a Technician II in Maintenance and Reliability youll ensure optimal performance of critical process equipmentfillers 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.

Job Description

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.

Essential 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.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $33.66 and $62.50 per hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity -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 addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$70000.00 - $130000.00

Skills Desired

Architectural Engineering Business Networking Cooperation Efficiency Employee Welfare General Hse Knowledge Heat Transfer HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Including Gdp Job Description Knowledge Of Gmp Manufacturing Production Mathematical Optimization Microsoft Word Outside Sales Physics Qualification Software Troubleshooting Team Work Test Equipment Total Productive Maintenance

Required Experience:

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