Sr. Manufacturing Technician – Manufacturing Maintenance

Shift Details:

Schedule: Alternating schedule, Monday–Thursday one week; Tuesday–Friday the following week

Hours: 10-hour shifts

About this role

As a Senior Manufacturing Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations by ensuring equipment reliability and performance. This role focuses on executing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and partnering with engineering and validation teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient GMP environment. You’ll be a key contributor to maintaining operational continuity and driving continuous improvement across site systems.

What you’ll do

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment in alignment with site procedures

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime

Create and execute work orders while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards

Support validation and engineering activities as needed

Author and update SOPs, job plans, and LOTO documentation

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve workflows

Identify opportunities for equipment improvements, spare parts optimization, and maintenance program enhancements

Maintain accurate documentation within CMMS systems

Who you are

You’re a hands-on, solution-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment. You bring strong troubleshooting expertise, collaborate well across teams, and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and equipment performance.

Required skills

High school diploma

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (biotech, pharma, or related industry)

Hands-on experience with centrifuges, bioreactors, and/or CIP skids

Experience working in a controlled cleanroom environment

Demonstrated knowledge of industrial safety practices and system safety controls

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience using CMMS systems

Flexibility to support rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekends

Physical requirements: Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs

Must be comfortable working in cleanroom environments with required gowning and able to stand for up to 3 hours at a time

Preferred skills

Experience authoring SOPs and preventative maintenance procedures

Strong understanding of GxP regulations

Experience with validation and engineering support activities

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $35.10-$45.67

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being ; including, but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances

Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)

Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance

80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit

401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year

Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.  Read on  to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.