Maintenance/Reliability Engineer
Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina
Duration: Contract Duration 6 months
Work Schedule: Full-time, On-Site
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Maintenance/Reliability Engineer with a background in life sciences to join our team on a contract basis. This role requires expertise in planning and executing maintenance activities, optimizing reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and a deep understanding of asset management in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and optimal asset reliability in a life sciences environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventative maintenance strategies and initiatives.
- Utilize CMMS to manage and track maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures, implementing corrective actions and strategies for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including FDA, cGMP, and other life sciences industry standards.
- Support maintenance optimization and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Perform data analysis to identify trends, reliability metrics, and KPIs related to equipment performance.
- Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, including SOPs, maintenance schedules, and logs.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and repairs of complex systems and equipment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or a related role, ideally within a life sciences or pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM, Maximo, or similar systems).
- Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, etc.) applicable to the life sciences industry.
- Proven track record of effectively managing and prioritizing maintenance work to meet operational goals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with life sciences manufacturing environments or pharmaceutical equipment.
- Certification in reliability or maintenance engineering (e.g., Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)).
- Experience with data analysis tools and techniques to support maintenance decision-making.