Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation

Location: Vacaville, CA – onsite

The Instrumentation/Calibration Maintenance Specialist will provide technical support for calibration/maintenance and related equipment or system improvements and modifications, act as Training Owner and Quality Record owner for Utilities Instrumentation related IFM activities, and will support cross-functional project teams in the delivery of expense/capital projects at the Vacaville Manufacturing Facility. The Instrumentation/Calibration Maintenance Specialist may interact with and successfully present information to domestic and international regulatory agencies.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $95,000 to $153,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) matching plan

• Life Insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Paid Time Off

What you will do:

•  Develop and approve maintenance, calibration, and cleaning procedures for all utility and process systems.

• Lead quality investigations, CAPAs, and discrepancy evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Oversee training programs and content development for all instrumentation and metrology personnel.

• Manage technical documentation, including the review and approval of change records and maintenance files.

• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best maintenance practices and infrastructure specifications.

• Partner with engineering on the design, commissioning, and installation of new equipment or facility expansions.

• Provide technical expertise and cross-functional support to ensure optimal performance of 24/7 operations.

What we are looking for: 

• BA/BS or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Utilities, Maintenance and/or Instrumentation, or 5 years of equivalent experience in a related industry. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety principles and quality systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 3 years working in a GMP manufacturing environment, ideally providing maintenance support on Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment

• Strong proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques, and demonstrated ability in successfully applying that knowledge.

• Technical leadership and ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in engineering documentation such as P&IDs and Design Specifications related to process equipment and systems.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Quality, and senior management.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.