Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Engineering Technician I role will make an impact:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Maintenance assists other engineering technicians in the inspection, troubleshooting, installation, fabrication, maintenance and repair of mechanical plant machinery or equipment, building and facilities.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance of production equipment and control systems, following the establish guidelines for the CMMS system, equipment operational procedures, site and manufacturer recommended maintenance practices.

• Reports opportunities capture during preventive maintenance execution.

• Provides recommendations for preventive maintenance task improvements.

• Follows the weekly maintenance plan and alerts when there might be a risk of not complying with the preventive maintenance schedule.

• Generates maintenance work orders to report and coordinate repairs for tasks out of the scope of the preventive maintenance.

• Adheres to company policies and government regulations such as cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and others.

Equipment Troubleshooting

• Demonstrate initiative during troubleshooting and/or problem-solving activities.

• Provides mechanical, electrical, electronics, fabrication, instrumentation, or automated support for troubleshooting activities.  Performs troubleshooting work to identify equipment malfunction and performs the required repair work.  Coordinates support from other areas such as HVAC, Utilities, Instrumentation, Automation and/or Machine Shop for the troubleshooting, if required.  The troubleshooting can be generated because of an equipment malfunction, calibration process, equipment performance monitoring and predictive maintenance reports.

• Provides support for the root-cause analysis of equipment related failures. 

• Works from verbal and written instructions, including but not limited to equipment manuals, drawing, sketches, and preventive/corrective maintenance task list.

• Generates maintenance work orders to report equipment malfunction or repairs needed for process equipment, control systems, electrical systems, facilities, instrumentation, and utilities.

Projects

• Provides support for capital projects which includes but not limited to the introduction of new equipment, new products, new processes, changes in process, formulation changes, equipment upgrades and improvements. 

• Supports validation activities of equipment, product or processes as required.  This can include installation, EHS inspection, drawings verification, instrumentation verification, measurements and/or functional testing.

• Participate in scheduled departmental meetings and facilitate the communication of any maintenance and change over activities in progress.

Documentation (Hard Copy/Electronic)

• Responsible for preparing, reviewing, auditing, recording, and maintaining operational documentation such as but not limited to, logbooks, monitoring parameter forms, safety inspection forms, corrective and preventive maintenance work orders, calibration records, or any other document required as per site procedures.

• Document in the Computerized Maintenance Management System as per applicable procedures the preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of Associate/Technical degree in Industrial Mechanics, Electricity, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Instrumentation.

• PR “Perito” Electrical License, Refrigeration Technician License or any other, as applicable to the role.

• 0 - 3 years of experience in maintenance operations in a pharmaceutical environment.

• Strong knowledge and experience with granulation, coating, tablet press and encapsulation machines technologies.

• Experience troubleshooting at least two of the following five areas: automation-based systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, etc.), electronics, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Knowledge of FDA (cGMP), Environmental Regulations and permits.

• Able to work in a changing priorities environment.  Able to follow instructions and organization process.

• Pay attention to the details and document jobs in an accurate manner.

• Possesses skills to complete basic-level corrective/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

• Possess skill to understand and execute basic-level maintenance tasks for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.

• Problem Solving Skills:  basic-level problems solving skills.  Ability to gather and analyze data, identify root-cause, and propose recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings and schematics for electrical, control, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Able to identify and properly use hand tools and power tools for maintenance related activities.

• Proficient computer skills.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.