Engineering Technician
Catalent · Baltimore, MD
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Catalent (pharma & life sciences) in Baltimore, MD.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live manufacturing postings in Maryland.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$105k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 60%
- Lean 40%
- New product launch 40%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- Root cause 30%
- Six Sigma 25%
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This plant: Catalent in Baltimore
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Position Summary
- ◆Work Schedule: 6am-6pm Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday
- ◆100% on-site
Catalent is a leading global CDMO, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotech, and self-care companies to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and delivery of life-changing therapies, and our Gene Therapy facility at the University of Maryland (UMD) BioPark in Baltimore, MD specializes in upstream and downstream viral vector process development for clinical programs, with advanced development labs and cGMP cleanroom suites supporting Phase 1 and 2 programs across AAV, vaccines, and oncolytic immunotherapies within a highly collaborative biotech and research hub.
We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician to provide technical support to GMP manufacturing/testing operations for Phase I/II bulk, Phase III and finished biologics in our multi-product facility in Maryland.
The Engineering Technician will be responsible for the overall facilities including executing the preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation of process equipment.
The Engineering Technician will report to the Supervisor, Engineering Technician.
The Role
- ◆Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for manufacturing equipment/systems and instrumentation.
- ◆Work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing schedules and operations.
- ◆Will engage in hands-on work troubleshooting and lead the repairing of bioprocess equipment. Equipment includes fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuges, tangential flow filtration systems, chromatography systems, incubators, BSCs, controlled temperature units, and laboratory equipment.
- ◆Work within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to complete preventive and responsive maintenance work orders.
- ◆Work within manual and electronic engineering documentation systems to maintain engineering drawings and equipment history files.
- ◆Work with subcontractors and vendors as needed on equipment preventive maintenance, calibrations, and repairs.
- ◆Assist in maintaining PM programs for the bioprocess equipment and instrumentation. This includes generating PM SOPs/records, establishing PM frequencies, specifying spare parts and recommending/maintaining inventory levels.
- ◆Work with equipment vendors and Catalent’s purchasing department to quote/purchase/procure equipment parts and instrumentation.
- ◆Develop job aids, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides for performing routine maintenance and repairs. Will be responsible for generating and updating documentation throughout the life cycle of the equipment.
- ◆Work in cleanrooms that requires full gowning (tyvek coverall, gloves, hair cover, shoe covers.)
- ◆Other duties as assigned
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Engineering Technician
The Candidate
- •High School Diploma required; Associates/Bachelors degree preferred.
- •A minimum of 3 years of related work experience, specifically in GMP / Bio-Pharma maintenance and/or engineering experience; Clean room experience or experience in a similar GMP / FDA regulated industry.
- •Must demonstrate abilities in mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance.
- •Automation and controls operation, repairs and maintenance are preferred.
- •Requires basic math and computer skills (eg. Word and Excel) and must be able to clearly communicate (verbal, written).
- •Must have the ability to lift/carry 40 lbs. and to work on ladders/step stools.
- •Requires working extended periods on his/her feet in a manufacturing environment and must follow all Catalent’s Safety and Quality procedures and practices.
The anticipated hourly rate for this position in Maryland is $33.65 - $40.86 plus shift differential and annual bonus, when eligible. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- •Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- •Diverse, inclusive culture
- •Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
- •152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
- •Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
- •Community engagement and green initiatives
- •Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
- •Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- •Tuition Reimbursement
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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