Lead Tech, Maintenance

$85.5k - $134.7k

Full-time

Merck

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
The Lead Tech, Engineering is a member of the Engineering team providing technical support within a capital project start-up in Durham, North Carolina. The new facility will include end-to-end processing of drug substance, drug product, including biotech culture growth, harvest, lyophilization, product inspection, utilities, and warehouse.
The candidate will support the installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting of biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as washers, autoclaves, tanks, bioreactors, filtration skids, filling lines, lyophilizers and isolators.- Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans as requested. Responsible for SAP transactions, validation testing support, supporting root cause investigations and change control activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups as required.
Key Duties:
Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems, including but not limited to:
Process Equipment (e.g. Filling Machine, Lophilizer)-
Support Equipment (e.g. washers, autoclaves, incubators)
Utility Equipment (e.g. Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))-
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems-
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)-
Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager.
Contributes to the performance and results of the department.
Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Responsible for assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes.
Adapts and implements departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecard to address local business, service and operational challenges
Quality & Safety Compliance:
Develop and execute engineering change request (ECRs), as necessary.
The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and identify root cause.
Provide input to investigate deviations, with responsibility to interface with approvers.-
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.-
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties
Actively supports safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates
Communication:-
Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems
Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request.
Working as a SME, provide necessary training for system maintenance as needed.
Financial:
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment
Ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely,-and accurate
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science or an associate degree and 2 years experience in a production and/or calibration and/or maintenance background
OR
6 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).
Required Experience and Skills:
Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations
Good oral and written communication skills
Physical requirements - Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.-
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to:- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
Routine shift will 3/2/2 12 hour day Available for "On-Call" work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as washers, autoclaves, skids, tanks, bioreactors, and filtration skids
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's, Siemens Apogee BAS.
-
The salary range for this role is: $85,500-$134,700
-
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. -
• -VETJOBS
MSJR
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. -
• -
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.•Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills:
Building Automation Systems, Building Automation Systems, Competency Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Maintenance, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Inventory Management System, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Scheduling, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Maintenance, Material Handling Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Parts Inventory, Parts Sourcing, People Management, Plant Maintenance {+ 10 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement•
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: -We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. -No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.-
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
10/15/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R417995

Apply

Vacancy posted 2 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Lead Tech, Maintenance in Durham, NC vacancy

Team Lead of Monocot Crops
...meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate,... ..., compliant, and efficient business operations.Accountabilities: Lead the timely delivery of GM/GE trait pipelines, project goals and milestones...
Suggested
Temporary work
Work at office
Local area
Flexible hours
Weekend work
Syngenta
Durham, NC
2 days ago
R&D Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead
$106.4k - $197.6k
...meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate,... ...portfolio decisions. We are seeking a Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead to strengthen the insights, analytics, and decision-support...
Suggested
Full time
H1b
Local area
Flexible hours
Syngenta Seeds
Durham, NC
10 days ago
Maintenance Supervisor
...Maintenance Supervisor OpportunityLead the pit crew behind the green machine! Tired of sitting... ...we play with the big toys and keep a high-tech fleet operating at peak performance. We'... ...Doing (The Core Role)Command the Shop Floor: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of skilled...
Suggested
Work at office
Night shift
GFL Environmental
Durham, NC
3 days ago
Lead Process Tech
...from raw material input to quality material output, identifying deviations in process and/or equipment and communicating issues to maintenance or management. Conducts regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process....
Suggested
Shift work
Freudenberg
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Lead Maintenance Technician
$56k - $76k
...Lead Maintenance TechnicianPosition Type: Full timeWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40State: North CarolinaCity: DurhamZip Code: 27705Total Base Pay Range: $56,000.00 - $76,000.00Overview: Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger...
Suggested
Immediate start
AvalonBay Communities
Durham, NC
2 days ago
Lead Landscaper - Maintenance Crew
$18.5 - $21 per hour
...stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful,... ...experienced Lawn Maintenance Landscaper to join our team and lead their own route. Our crew takes yards to the next level with skilled...
Weekly pay
Full time
Seasonal work
Monday to Friday
For Garden's Sake
Durham, NC
18 days ago
Lead Landscape Maintenance Foreman
A local landscaping company is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Foreman in Durham, NC, to oversee crew members and maintain commercial landscapes. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in commercial landscaping, strong leadership skills, and a valid NC driver’s license...
Local area
Greenscape
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Lead Field Service Technician
...Job Description As a Lead Field Service Technician here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in delivering advanced separation... ..., mechanical system operation and building facilities. (For HVAC TECH) 3+ years Knowledge network and integration abilities to be able...
Contract work
Temporary work
For contractors
For subcontractor
Local area
Flexible hours
Night shift
Honeywell
Morrisville, NC
5 days ago
Automotive Lead Technician
$24.1 - $40.92 per hour
...we need. Job Category Retail Position Summary The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise... ...& suspension diagnosis/repair Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair Current federal, state and local certification...
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Flexible hours
Bridgestone Americas
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Automotive Lead Technician
$22.9 - $42.12 per hour
...Lead TechnicianThe Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical... ...steering & suspension diagnosis/repairSkilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repairCurrent federal, state and local certification/...
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Temporary work
Local area
Bridgestone
Durham, NC
2 days ago
Lead Landscaper - Maintenance Crew
$20 per hour
...stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful,... ...landscaper to join our Enhancement team, and eventually lead their own route and crew. This team takes yards to the next level...
Weekly pay
Full time
Monday to Friday
For Garden's Sake
Durham, NC
18 days ago
Lead Maintenance Technician
$24.03 - $27 per hour
...Salary Range: $24.03 - $27.00 Hourly The Durham Housing Authority (DHA) is seeking a skilled, motivated, and customer-focused Maintenance Team Lead to help maintain safe, quality housing for our residents. This position is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional...
Hourly pay
Full time
For contractors
Work at office
Monday to Friday
Durham Housing Authority
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Lead Maintenance Technician
...AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role Are you a master of your maintenance trade, ready to make a bigger impact on apartment home living?... ...you on our team. AvalonBay Communities is on the hunt for a Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on innovation, excels in problem...
XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.
Durham, NC
5 days ago
GPU SW Security PSIRT Lead
$224k - $356.5k
..., and challenge unsupported claims.Technical investigation - Reproduce vulnerabilities, determine root causes, and recommend fixes. Lead urgent zero-day responses.Remediation coordination - Identify owners from sparse crash logs, track bugs, communicate and ensure SLAs...
Full time
Nvidia
Durham, NC
9 hours ago
EPIC EHR Helpdesk Shift Lead
$45 - $50 per hour
...learn more. Base pay range $45.00/hr - $50.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Software Technology Inc. Non-IT Team Lead @ Software Technology Inc. | LinkedIn Certified Recruiter EPIC EHR Helpdesk Shift Lead REMOTE 1 year Contract 2nd Shift (3...
Contract work
Remote work
Shift work
Afternoon shift
Software Technology Inc
Durham, NC
3 days ago
Senior Lead Cyber Compliance
...Comfortable working within formal governance, change control, and fixed assessment/audit timelines. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating cybersecurity compliance assessments and audit readiness activities across multiple regulatory and industry...
Full time
Temporary work
Casual work
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Day shift
Covance Inc.
Durham, NC
10 days ago
Site Robotics Strategic Lead
$108.5k - $201.5k
Summary Help shape the future of manufacturing through robotics innovation. As the Site Robotics Strategic Lead, you will drive the strategy, evaluation, and deployment of advanced robotics technologies that enhance productivity, accelerate innovation, and...
Work at office
Information Technology
Durham, NC
9 days ago
Senior Scientist I Team Leader
...meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate,... ...agriculture. Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for leading a team of scientists focused on transgenic event generation and...
Local area
Flexible hours
Shift work
Syngenta
Durham, NC
2 days ago
AI Risk & Governance Lead
Fidelity is seeking a Senior AI Technology Risk professional to shape enterprise AI governance and risk management. You will collaborate with risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and audit teams to assess AI architectures, data flows, model lifecycles, and control environments...
Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Sr. Lead Biostatistician - Oncology Evidence Generation
...join our team in Raleigh/Durham, NC. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, First Shift Job Summary: Labcorp is seeking a Senior Lead Biostatistician to join our cross-functional Evidence Generation team, supporting a growing portfolio of oncology research initiatives...
Temporary work
Casual work
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Day shift
LabCorp
Durham, NC
5 days ago
Petroleum Construction Lead - Sign-On Bonus - $5,000
...service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging... ...OWLServices.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Petroleum Construction Lead Position Summary The Petroleum Construction Lead is...
For contractors
For subcontractor
Immediate start
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Night shift
OWL Services
Durham, NC
8 days ago
Lead Maintenance Technician
...reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure... ...of workers' activities related to the setup, installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure non-...
Permanent employment
Temporary work
For contractors
Local area
Oldcastle APG
Morrisville, NC
2 days ago
Onsite_ Lead Specialist AI Scientist _Durham, NC
...Job Title: Lead Specialist AI Scientist Location: Durham, NC Work Arrangement: Onsite Employment Type: [Contract, CTH] Contract Duration: 6-12+ months Role Descriptions: Drive the future of AI Transformation at Client as part of AgentOps. Inspire...
Contract work
Work at office
Local area
Themesoft Inc
Durham, NC
23 days ago
Head of Housekeeping
...and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides Logistics Support; Facilities Management (Operations & Maintenance); Program Management; and Security & Intelligence solutions. We support Federal, State, and Local Governments as well as Private...
Contract work
Local area
LR Associates LLC
Durham, NC
5 days ago
Lead Maintenance Electrician
$2,334 per month
...Installments Within 12 Months Of Hire $2,334 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,334 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. Serve as a Lead Electrician in Maintenance Shop 245203. Guide shop employees in daily work assignments. Perform maintenance to a variety of equipment and...
Relocation package
UNC Finance and Operations
Chapel Hill, NC
4 days ago
Lead Home Service Technician / Handyman
$30 - $35 per hour
...Job Description Job Description Lead Home Service Technician / HandymanRole: Lead Home Service Technician in the Chapel Hill,... ...that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help seniors age in place and support busy families...
Hourly pay
Work at office
Flexible hours
TruBlue Home Service Ally
Durham, NC
a month ago
Lead Supervisor I
...and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Serves as a Brand Ambassador embodying Coach values and increasing brand awareness. Leads implementation of Company initiatives and support full operation of the business. Maintain a growth mindset for business and personal...
Minimum wage
Shift work
Tapestry
Durham, NC
4 days ago
Lead CRA- International Observational Studies
$74.1k - $148.3k
...development and delivery of medicine, there has never been a more exciting time to join us! As a global leader we're looking for a Senior Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to drive success as part of our Non-interventional Study team. Join Oracle as a Lead CRA and...
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Oracle
Durham, NC
1 day ago
HVAC controls electrician supervisor
Job Description Job Description We are looking for full time "A" players that know this business. This position is hands on HVAC controls installation supervision. You will run the job from start to finish and report to a project manager. This includes planning...
Full time
Work at office
ControLogic Environmental, Inc.
Durham, NC
20 days ago
Lead Maintenance Technician
Lead Maintenance Technician (Maintenance) Job ID: 527049 Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals...
For contractors
Local area
Flexible hours
Shift work
OLDCASTLE APG, INC. in
Morrisville, NC
5 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Lead Tech, Maintenance. Be the first to apply!