Maintenance Technician II / III (Days)
Biogen · Research Triangle Park, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Biogen (pharma & life sciences) in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will provide customer-oriented maintenance support in a fast-paced biopharma manufacturing environment at Biogen’s RTP site.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- PLC 44%
- Welding 32%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 24%
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This plant: Biogen in Research Triangle Park
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Requirements
- ✓Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed
- ✓Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work in cleanroom environments requiring gowning
Job Level: Entry Level
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
- ✓Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- ✓Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- ✓Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- ✓A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- ✓Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- ✓80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- ✓Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- ✓401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- ✓Employee stock purchase plan
- ✓Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- ✓Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.
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About this role
Our factories run 24/7 operations. Our maintenance team currently works 10-hour shifts (either Days or Nights)
- •Shift Details: Alternating schedule, Monday–Thursday one week; Tuesday–Friday the following week
- •Hours: 10-hour Shifts on Days
- •Note: Shift and schedule will eventually adjust to a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will provide customer-oriented maintenance support in a fast-paced biopharma manufacturing environment at Biogen’s RTP site. You will support maintenance activities for process equipment and utilities, ensuring reliability, uptime, and compliance with safety, quality, and cGMP standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive maintenance strategies that support manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Do
- •Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Reliability teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
- •Perform and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment and utilities
- •Provide technical direction and guidance to maintenance technicians and junior team members
- •Support reliability programs, including spare parts strategy and equipment lifecycle management
- •Act as SME for maintenance in capital projects, ensuring maintainability and spare parts readiness
- •Manage vendors and contractors, including onboarding, training, and performance oversight
- •Review, approve, and close work orders within the CMMS system; partner with planners on scheduling priorities
- •Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, logs, and GMP-compliant records
- •Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; ensure timely closure in TrackWise
- •Track and monitor maintenance compliance metrics including work order performance, safety, and GMP adherence
- •Follow Standard Operating Procedures and maintain a strong safety and quality culture
Required Skills for a Maintenance Technician II: $25.96 - 34.13 Pay Range
- •High School Diploma or equivalent required
- •At minimum, 1 year of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
- •Working knowledge of mechanical systems, and familiarity with electrical and control systems
- •Experience using CMMS systems for work order management and maintenance tracking
- •Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed
- •Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work in cleanroom environments requiring gowning
Required Skills for a Maintenance Technician III: $31.25 - $40.87 Pay Range
- •High School Diploma or equivalent required
- •At minimum, 2 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
- •Demonstrated experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting manufacturing process equipment/utilities
- •Working knowledge of mechanical systems, and familiarity with electrical and control systems
- •Experience using CMMS systems for work order management and maintenance tracking
- •Familiarity with reliability engineering principles and asset lifecycle planning
- •Knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices
- •Experience using hand and power tools to perform maintenance activities
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