Instrumentation/Calibration Lead Technician

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Andover, MA
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
The role involves managing maintenance and reliability of utilities systems, performing repairs, calibrating instruments, and supporting less experienced technicians.
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What You Will Achieve
Working with Pfizer's dynamic reliability team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.
Your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.
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

  • Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain the following equipment including but not limited to: Instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, flow, conductivity, ph), Control Valves / Actuators, Programmable logic control (PLC) and VFD's.
  • Contribute to evolution of instrumentation maintenance tasks within a CMMS application.
  • Read and follow equipment schematics, blueprints logic diagrams and engineering drawings.
  • Use electrical/mechanical testing equipment in a safe manner.
  • Respond to and ensure completion of Emergency and High priority work requests.
  • Manage own time, professional development, and accountable for own results.
  • Make useful recommendations regarding improved equipment performance.
  • Follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job hazard analysis (JHA) and complies with plant safety program at all times.
  • Know general shop safety practices, including handling and storage of calibration standards.
  • Ensure activities comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (also see cGMP) and other related regulatory practices.
  • Provides support and training to less experienced technicians
  • Serve as backup for management activities temporarily as needed.


Qualifications
Must-Have

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 8+ years of calibration or instrumentation & controls experience
  • Possess skill to understand and execute complex maintenance task for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
  • Computer skills, good written and verbal English communication skills
  • Strong troubleshooting ability
  • Strong understanding of P&ID and schematics
  • Strong understanding of LOTO and electrical safety (Arc flash, EQP)
  • Ability to complete loop wiring troubleshooting for analog and discrete devices and simulate analog signals, measure loop resistance, etc.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.


Nice-to-Have

  • Pharmaceutical and/or Bio-Pharmaceutical experience and knowledge of {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} operations
  • Knowledge of computer software, including Word, Excel and calibration software.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
This position will involve field work and office work requiring sitting, standing, and walking. This position may also require the ability to work at high elevation while being tied off; be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to wear a clean room gown.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
This is a 4 day 10-hour shift (Wed- Sat 6 a.m. to 430 p.m.)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: April 28, 2025
  • Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
  • Eligible for Relocation Package: NO


The salary for this position ranges from $36.02 to $60.03 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 - Massachusetts - Andover 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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