Engineering technician at Pfizer in Sanford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Why Patients Need You

 

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you will help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action .

 

What You Will Achieve

 

In this role, you'll work to s pecif y , design, install, validate, maintain and calibrate large-scale, critical (zero downtime), manufacturing computer information systems to improve manufacturing success rates. You will i ntegrate manufacturing/process operational knowledge, equipment control and data into (large) systems, which enforces the sequence of operations across departments related to batch production, testing, subsequent performance tracking and drug substance disposition.

 

As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will make decision about the methods and procedures that are the best fit for different work situations. You will train others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to our patients.

 

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

• Manage projects related to maintenance/calibration equipment improvements
• Performing corrective maintenance activities on equipment in support of continuous operation of the Sanford facility, including manufacturing, utilities, and quality control equipment/systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of Electrical, Mechanical, Automation equipment and systems at the highest level
• Performing preventative and predictive maintenance on GMP equipment
• Project lead for critical issues that impact operations of GMP equipment
• Provide training for junior level Technicians as needed Position may require specialized skills and knowledge such as welding, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, pipe fitting,
• Perform duties in a safe manner with a focus on Zero Injuries and follow all SOP, cGMP requirements and external regulatory protocols
• Candidate will provide direction and coordination to other maintenance technicians in the absence of management (24/7 shift work - off hours)
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner utilizing DMAIC techniques when necessary.
• Support engineering projects to select and install appropriate equipment (Including Factory Acceptance Tests - FAT)
• Lead to completion and/or participate in continuous improvement activities (Drive change to a positive outcome - OWN IT)
• Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance activities for GMP equipment
• Perform people leader activities as a back-up to management when needed
• Provide investigation support at a high level
• Communicate well with everyone - Top down... with a professional attitude and mindset
• Demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions with precision and decisiveness

 

Qualifications

 

Must-Have

 

• High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience .
• Certification in assigned area if applicable .
• S trong communication and organizational skills .

 

Nice-to-Have

 

• Strong evidence of problem-solving skills.
• S trong knowledge in Automation: preferred Siemens, Foxboro (Schneider), iFix , Wonderware, PCE (serialization), network, Virtualization (VMWare)

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Position requirements are typical for a manufacturing plant-based work environment with significant shop floor exposure. Routine lifting, sitting, standing, walking and bending is required. Specific PPE requirements, including clean room gowning, is frequently required.

 

There are no unusual mental requirements for this position.

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

Schedule is a mixture of day shift (M-F, 8 hrs.) and rotating 12-hour shifts that include night and weekend work. Alternative work schedules may be required to support specific project-related activities.

 

Other Job Details:

 

• Last day to Apply: December 17, 2024
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: NO
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

The salary for this position ranges from $30.77 to $51.28 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

Sunshine Act

 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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