Location: Vacaville, CA
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
The Maintenance Specialist will provide technical support for maintenance and related equipment or system improvements and modifications, and will support cross functional project teams in the delivery of expense/capital projects at the Vacaville Manufacturing Facility. The Maintenance Specialist will interact with and successfully present related information to domestic and international regulatory agencies. This role will support or specialize in various Utility equipment operations and maintenance. This role may support various other disciplines, to include; instrumentation, Process equipment, and/or HVAC equipment.
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $93,000 to $155,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life Insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
What you will do:
Develop, review, and approve preventative maintenance, calibration, and/or cleaning procedures for clean and plant utility operations, equipment and systems.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering staff in the continuous improvement of technical infrastructure required to support Process, Lab, or Utility equipment and systems, including specifications, procedures, and implementation of best maintenance practices.
Conduct technical assessments as part of discrepancy evaluations, CAPAs, and Quality investigations.
Participate in design, implementation, commissioning and qualification of process/utility equipment systems.
Collaborate with site and Corporate Engineering on facility modifications, process expansions and new installations; provide engineering technical expertise and guidance to other technical staff members; supporting standard failures though Reverse Trace Reports.
Interact and communicate with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and Engineering to ensure satisfactory performance of process equipment/systems.
Review and approve Work Orders, Change Records, and Maintenance related documents.
What we are looking for:
BA/BS or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Utilities, Maintenance and/or Instrumentation, or 5 years of equivalent experience in a related industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of safety principles and quality systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment; 3 to 5 years working in a cGMP, manufacturing environment, ideally providing maintenance support on Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment
Strong proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques, and demonstrated ability in successfully applying that knowledge.
Strong technical leadership and ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in engineering documentation such as P&IDs and Design Specifications related to process equipment and systems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Quality, and senior management.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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