Job Description

Merck's Manufacturing Division seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to provide equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support across aseptic and clean room operations in Durham, North Carolina. The role involves complex mechanical repairs, predictive maintenance, compliance documentation, and cross-functional collaboration on a 12-hour rotating day shift.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment including utility systems, autoclaves, fillers, lyophilizers, and inspection machines
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance, document work in SAP, and coordinate spare parts selection
• Identify production problems, develop solutions, and provide technical guidance to other team members
• Support new equipment installations, validation testing, and automation projects with vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations while adhering to Hazardous Energy Control Procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum; technical school diploma or associate degree preferred
• Minimum four years of equipment maintenance or related experience
• Computer fluency including DeltaV knowledge and SAP system proficiency
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, testing instruments, and ability to read P&IDs and blueprints
• Experience in clean room, GMP, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, and work at height
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support on-call rotational schedule

Compensation: $77,700-$122,300 base

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