Maintenance Engineering Technician III (Onsite)

Maintenance Engineering Technician III

The Maintenance Engineering Technician III is a skilled, self-directed technical contributor responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and preventive/corrective maintenance of site-wide equipment supporting operations across cGMP manufacturing, non-GMP facilities, and laboratory environments. This onsite position reports to the Maintenance Manager within the Engineering department at the Northpointe facility in Lynnwood, WA—a commercial-scale cGMP manufacturing site producing Leukine® (sargramostim), a therapeutic glycoprotein.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates across functions and with customers to support maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement across asset lifecycle.
• Ensures cGMP compliance through accurate documentation of equipment operations and maintenance using AMS and related systems.
• Maintains, operates, and optimizes critical and non-critical utility systems (HVAC, controls, refrigeration, emergency power, electrical distribution, compressed air, medical gases, purified/WFI water, wastewater, and steam systems) in cGMP environments.
• Plans, schedules, and oversees inspections, testing, maintenance, and contractor work to ensure compliance, documentation, and on-time completion.
• Performs all maintenance and repairs in accordance with cGMP procedures, validation requirements, change control, and regulatory expectations.
• Complies with SOPs, cGMP regulations, safety standards, OSHA/WISHA requirements, company policies, and applicable laws.
• Proactively identifies inefficiencies and implements improvements to enhance reliability, performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Interprets drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Executes preventive and corrective maintenance on cGMP process equipment, including vessels, mixers, chromatography systems, autoclaves, washers, pumps, and valves, in cleanroom environments.
• Performs gowning and PPE procedures as required by cleanroom standards.
• Participates in facility inspections, log entries, and required safety, quality, and compliance training.
• Performs other assigned duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required:

• Fundamental troubleshooting skills using structured diagnostics to resolve complex equipment, utility, and system issues.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance experience across industrial, process, and laboratory equipment, including failure mode analysis.
• Knowledge of safety programs and regulatory requirements, including LOTO and other critical procedures.
• Working knowledge of Asset Management Systems (e.g., Maximo, BMRAM) for work orders, asset history, and data accuracy.
• Participates in rotational on-call support, providing after-hours response to maintenance and facility emergencies.
• Maintains and updates SOPs and job plans under guidance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to cGMP.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; quick to adopt new applications.
• Works effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams, demonstrating accountability and initiative.
• Interpersonal skills, adaptability, and openness to feedback in dynamic environments.
• Clear written and verbal English communication, including technical discussion and recommendations.
• Familiarity supporting root cause analysis (RCA), CAPAs, and change control processes.

Preferred:

• Technical knowledge and practical experience in any of the following areas:
• Experience in HVAC operation, performance assessment, fault diagnosis, and efficiency optimization.
• Fundamental understanding of heat transfer and fluid flow as applied to process equipment and utility systems.
• Knowledge of pump and valve technologies, including operation, performance, and failure analysis.
• Experience with regulated water systems (RO/DI, distillation, WFI), including operation and maintenance.
• Competent with plant and clean steam generation and distribution systems.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting across integrated utility and process systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs and VFDs, including control logic interpretation and automation troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of industry standards (ISPE, ASME, IEEE, ISO) applied to equipment and maintenance practices.
• General hands-on fabrication experience supporting equipment reliability and process optimization.

Experience & Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in a highly regulated setting, preferably within a cGMP biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience in an equipment-mechanic trade (HVAC, Electrical, Electromechanical, Plumbing, or related field).

Preferred:

• Completion of a formal technical/trade program in a relevant discipline.
• Exposure to or coursework in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

PTx is committed to the principles of competitive and pay equity for all of our Partners. The current pay range for this position is $75,000 - $93,000: Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Your salary will vary depending on several factors including your qualifications and experience.

In addition to medical, dental, vision, FSA/DCA, HRA, disability, and life insurance coverage, all full-time, regular Partners enjoy a casual Hybrid or Remote workplace program for many roles. We also offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including an annual discretionary cash bonus and a 401(k) matching program. Partners in the Seattle area can take advantage of a free ORCA pass, and we also provide tuition and continuing education assistance to support ongoing professional development. Recognition for outstanding contributions and achievements is a core part of our culture.

Partner Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.