Technician

Bangalore, Karnataka, India Full time
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About this opportunity

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

• Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Chemical Industry)

• Department: Maintenance / Operations

• Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor

• Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment (pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, instrumentation, electrical panels, PLC interfaces where applicable) per SOPs.

Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults; execute timely repairs and coordinate with spare parts procurement as needed.

Carry out alignments, lubrication, part replacements, and commissioning of modified or new equipment.

Monitor equipment performance, record data in logbooks and CMMS, and participate in RCA/CAPA processes.

Support energy efficiency and reliability initiatives; contribute to TPM and maintenance optimization efforts.

Ensure a clean, safe work environment and adhere to 6S/5S practices.

Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001, local regulations).

Prepare and maintain shift handovers, work orders, and incident reports; participate in investigations as required.

Assist with start-up, commissioning, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment.

Who You Are

• You are a Diploma holder in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience in maintenance within a chemical/processing plant.

• You have hands-on experience maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment in a medium-to-large plant.

• You can read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and have familiarity with control systems basics (SCADA/DCS/PLC).

• You understand preventive maintenance concepts, CMMS usage, and basic reliability principles.

• You have strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.

• You communicate effectively, work well in teams, and can operate across shifts.

• You are proactive in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• 5+ years’ experience in a chemical/processing environment.

• Proficiency with SOPs, logbooks, and basic data recording.

• Familiarity with safety systems and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• TPM/RCI/RCA experience; RCA-based problem-solving skills.

• Certification in maintenance/industrial safety (e.g., electrical safety, mechanical upkeep).

• Experience with CMMS, predictive maintenance, energy/waste optimization initiatives.

• Exposure to automation, data logging, and basic analytics tools.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 2526 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 157 biopharma companies.

2526Comparable roles tracked
2229Currently active
157Companies hiring similar roles
61Countries represented

Salary context

639 of 2526 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Lowest disclosed · Sr Manufacturing Technician · Genz. Therap Product LP $2,400/yr – $3,200/yr
Highest disclosed · Executive Director, CMC Regulatory Science · ModernaTX, Inc. $224,900/yr – $404,600/yr
Peer group range $2,800 – $314,750 (median $122,900)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 2526 comparable roles

United States1158
India164
Germany152
Switzerland89
France89
Netherlands87

+ 55 more countries

Seniority mix

1056 of 2526 peers have a known seniority level

Senior320
Manager267
Associate129
Principal99
Associate Director90
Director86
Senior Director33
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc26
Executive/VP6

Therapeutic area mix

5 of 2526 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease2
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1
Oncology1
Respiratory1

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