Process Equipment Maintenance Specialist III (2nd shift)

PCI WI LSNE Madison, LLC

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San Diego, CA, US Until 8/21/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

   

Job Description:

This position is responsible for maintaining and improving and/or upgrading process support equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and aseptic filling operations. The role supports operations in ensuring use-ready and compliant equipment, including advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, upgrade, and authoring, review, update, and completion of CMMS and GMP-related documentation.

Schedule: 2nd Shift:
Generally: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot complex problems, complete emergency repairs, and guide staff in implementing repairs.

  • Maintain equipment in use-ready, compliant state. Major equipment includes lyophilizer, PLC, SCADA, HMI, clean steam, WFI, Autoclaves, Depy Ovens and others.

  • Monitor, respond to, and correct issues generating equipment alarms.

  • Provide recommendation for, and implement upgrades and improvements.

  • Author, review, and update maintenance procedures and forms.

  • Complete CMMS entries and required training activities.

  • Travel between facilities to support all functional areas.

  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].

  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.

  • Minimum of 4 years of cGMP experience required.

  • Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to read and understand equipment schematics.

  • General understanding of support equipment.

  • Experience with components such as PLCs, VFDs, and servos.

  • Experience with safety circuits.

  • Experience with aseptic filling is preferred but not required.

  • Ability to work in a group, and independently.

  • Strong working knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques, and laboratory compliance

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.

  • Able to work autonomously, drive results, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

 

The hiring rate for this position is $40.92 - 46.04/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

About this role

Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade biopharma manufacturing equipment ensuring GMP compliance.

Job title

Process Equipment Maintenance Specialist III (2nd shift)

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

biopharmaceuticals

Location requirements

San Diego, CA, USA, on-site, travel required

Salary

$41k–$46k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma8+ years experience4+ years cGMPmechanical skillselectrical skillsequipment schematicsPLCVFDsservossafety circuitsGMPaseptic techniques

Preferred skills

aseptic filling

Specializations

mechanical troubleshootingelectrical troubleshootingPLCSCADAautoclaves
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City