Maintenance Technician

Machine Assembler

This role supports a cell therapy manufacturing facility by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting process equipment in a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. You will ensure equipment reliability, support compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep critical manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assemble custom machinery and automation equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Perform mechanical assembly including frames, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and structural components
• Install and wire electrical systems including panels, sensors, motors, VFDs, switches, and control components
• Route and terminate wiring, including point-to-point wiring and panel builds
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation to complete builds accurately
• Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems including valves, tubing, and cylinders
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of mechanical and electrical issues
• Assist with machine startup, commissioning, and run-off testing
• Modify and rework components as needed to meet specifications
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on improvements and troubleshooting
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in cell therapy or biopharmaceuticals.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician working with manufacturing or process equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Basic understanding of GMP regulations and quality standards.
• Experience serving as a technical or service lead on multi-subsystem installations and qualifications.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills suitable for a regulated environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as part of routine job duties.
• Ability to work a full-time 40-hour workweek, including weekends and holidays as required to support business needs.
• Detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electrical systems, including reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and related components used in manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to explain technical issues and solutions clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mission-driven environment where your technical expertise directly supports the production of advanced cell therapy products that can positively impact patients' lives. The organization emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth, encouraging a growth mindset and integrity in daily work. You can expect a supportive culture that values clear communication, teamwork, and high-quality standards, offering opportunities to expand your skills in a cutting-edge GMP manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a GMP-regulated cell therapy manufacturing facility, working directly with complex process and manufacturing equipment. You will operate in a highly controlled environment that emphasizes safety, documentation, and adherence to procedures. The role requires full-time, 40-hour workweeks, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs arise; training will be conducted on the day shift. Regular on-site attendance is essential, and you will frequently use calibrated tools, test equipment, and industrial systems including electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment. The facility environment is structured, process-driven, and focused on maintaining reliable, compliant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.