{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"79c3cbfb7229e0f6b5f71c96","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79c3cbfb7229e0f6b5f71c96","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79c3cbfb7229e0f6b5f71c96","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"Overview:\nThe Engineering Technician is responsible for performing maintenance functions on equipment and facilities at\nthe SOFIE's NJ5 (Totowa) pharmaceutical manufacturing site. This requires a job knowledge of working in a cGMP\nenvironment and following safety regulations. Following SOFIE’s SOPs, and QMS requirements, and cGMP guidelines, the\nEngineering Technician will ensure maintenance activities are performed and documented in full compliance with all\nregulatory requirements, including 21 CFR 211 and Eudralex Volume 4, and all other applicable regulations for drug\nmanufacturing.\nCompensation Range: $32-$34/hr\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nOperate and maintain site-based utility, electrical, HVAC and facility systems, including soft water system, chillers,\nboilers, compressed gases, air handling units, controlled temperature unit (CTU), switchgear, emergency\ngenerators, fire protection and building management and control systems.\n\nMonitors and operates the Building Management System (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).\nLead initial alarm response of BMS, system owner notification, and correction of alarm condition.\nPerform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance in a safe manner while meeting all quality\nrequirements following site SOPs & Procedures.\n\nComplete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions, including preventative\nmaintenance, repair, and audit logs in compliance with SOFIE SOP’s.\n\nPerform routine review of equipment status according to scheduled inspections and report findings.\nPlan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Facility Engineering team. Update\nmaintenance logs upon completion of services.\n\nInstall, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, dampers, fans,\npiping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices and other components that support the sites operation (production,\nquality, distribution of patient materials).\n\nProvide timely notification to supervisors regarding equipment corrective maintenance requirements, operation and\nstatus.\n\nProvide first-line response in maintaining and repairing all manufacturing equipment at the facility, including process\nspecific isolators, master-slave manipulator arms, Bio Safety Cabinet, HEPA filters, and all equipment used for both\nmanufacturing and support systems.\n\nWith the Facility Engineer/Manager, oversee the work of all third-party contractors on equipment related to\nmanufacturing.\n\nPerform radiation safety duties to SOFIE Radiation Compliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program\nstandards to ensure compliance with all regulations under the Corporate and site RSO.\n\nEnsure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program as\napplicable, including participating in exception document reporting (e.g. deviations, corrective and preventative\naction plans, out-of-specifications, etc.)\n\nRoutinely perform work in Grade D through C classification rooms and Grade A environments.\nProvide technical training and support for other employees on use, operation and maintenance of equipment.\nProvide after-hour on-call support to the site in addition to weekend work on as need basis.\nSubmit all work orders, timecards, and expense reports in a timely manner.\nMaintain stock of spare parts and generate inventory reports for those items.\nHelp metrologist to perform on time site equipment/instrument calibration.\nSupport biannual facility shutdown and preventative maintenance activity.\nPerform other tasks/duties as assigned\nQualifications\n\nAssociate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or Related Skilled Trade Field or 3 years relevant work experience\nwith utility, HVAC or electrical systems within biotech/pharma/laboratory or other regulated industry.\n\nProficient in MS Office applications\nAbility to analyze, investigate and solve technical equipment issues, including the monitoring of a Building\nManagement Systems.\n\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings required.\nFlexibility to accommodate all shifts and Holidays.\nMust demonstrate basic knowledge of analytical equipment and proficiency in maintenance of manufacturing areas\nand equipment.\n\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders\nExperience working with hazardous materials, including radioactive materials and knowledge of radiation safety a\nplus.\n\nMilitary training/experience a plus.\nKnowledge of lockout/tagout processes required.\nKnowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures a plus.\nOccupational exposure to low-level ionizing radiation required.\nTravel: up to 10%.\nOSHA – 10 Hour training a plus.","company":"Sofie","rawCompany":"sofie","city":"Hewitt","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T10:59:50.820Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-9071.00","title":"Maintenance and Repair Workers, General","slug":"maintenance-and-repair-workers-general"},{"code":"49-9099.00","title":"Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other","slug":"installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"Overview:\nThe Engineering Technician is responsible for performing maintenance functions on equipment and facilities at\nthe SOFIE's NJ5 (Totowa) pharmaceutical manufacturing site. This requires a job knowledge of working in a cGMP\nenvironment and following safety regulations. Following SOFIE’s SOPs, and QMS requirements, and cGMP guidelines, the\nEngineering Technician will ensure maintenance activities are performed and documented in full compliance with all\nregulatory requirements, including 21 CFR 211 and Eudralex Volume 4, and all other applicable regulations for drug\nmanufacturing.\nCompensation Range: $32-$34/hr\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nOperate and maintain site-based utility, electrical, HVAC and facility systems, including soft water system, chillers,\nboilers, compressed gases, air handling units, controlled temperature unit (CTU), switchgear, emergency\ngenerators, fire protection and building management and control systems.\n\nMonitors and operates the Building Management System (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).\nLead initial alarm response of BMS, system owner notification, and correction of alarm condition.\nPerform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance in a safe manner while meeting all quality\nrequirements following site SOPs & Procedures.\n\nComplete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions, including preventative\nmaintenance, repair, and audit logs in compliance with SOFIE SOP’s.\n\nPerform routine review of equipment status according to scheduled inspections and report findings.\nPlan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Facility Engineering team. Update\nmaintenance logs upon completion of services.\n\nInstall, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, dampers, fans,\npiping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices and other components that support the sites operation (production,\nquality, distribution of patient materials).\n\nProvide timely notification to supervisors regarding equipment corrective maintenance requirements, operation and\nstatus.\n\nProvide first-line response in maintaining and repairing all manufacturing equipment at the facility, including process\nspecific isolators, master-slave manipulator arms, Bio Safety Cabinet, HEPA filters, and all equipment used for both\nmanufacturing and support systems.\n\nWith the Facility Engineer/Manager, oversee the work of all third-party contractors on equipment related to\nmanufacturing.\n\nPerform radiation safety duties to SOFIE Radiation Compliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program\nstandards to ensure compliance with all regulations under the Corporate and site RSO.\n\nEnsure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program as\napplicable, including participating in exception document reporting (e.g. deviations, corrective and preventative\naction plans, out-of-specifications, etc.)\n\nRoutinely perform work in Grade D through C classification rooms and Grade A environments.\nProvide technical training and support for other employees on use, operation and maintenance of equipment.\nProvide after-hour on-call support to the site in addition to weekend work on as need basis.\nSubmit all work orders, timecards, and expense reports in a timely manner.\nMaintain stock of spare parts and generate inventory reports for those items.\nHelp metrologist to perform on time site equipment/instrument calibration.\nSupport biannual facility shutdown and preventative maintenance activity.\nPerform other tasks/duties as assigned\nQualifications\n\nAssociate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or Related Skilled Trade Field or 3 years relevant work experience\nwith utility, HVAC or electrical systems within biotech/pharma/laboratory or other regulated industry.\n\nProficient in MS Office applications\nAbility to analyze, investigate and solve technical equipment issues, including the monitoring of a Building\nManagement Systems.\n\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings required.\nFlexibility to accommodate all shifts and Holidays.\nMust demonstrate basic knowledge of analytical equipment and proficiency in maintenance of manufacturing areas\nand equipment.\n\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders\nExperience working with hazardous materials, including radioactive materials and knowledge of radiation safety a\nplus.\n\nMilitary training/experience a plus.\nKnowledge of lockout/tagout processes required.\nKnowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures a plus.\nOccupational exposure to low-level ionizing radiation required.\nTravel: up to 10%.\nOSHA – 10 Hour training a plus.","datePosted":"2026-08-11T10:59:50.820Z","dateModified":"2026-08-11T10:59:50.820Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sofie","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hewitt","addressRegion":"NJ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"79c3cbfb7229e0f6b5f71c96"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79c3cbfb7229e0f6b5f71c96"}}