Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability

Job Description Summary

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Location:

Durham, NC

Shift schedule will be Monday-Friday 7am-3.30pm

Relocation Support:
This role is based in Durham, NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine being the expert who keeps life‑changing therapies moving forward. As a Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability, you'll play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working in a highly regulated environment, you'll support maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement activities that help deliver innovative medicines to patients. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working hands‑on with advanced equipment, and contributing to a mission that makes a meaningful difference, this is an opportunity to grow your career while creating lasting impact.

• Execute maintenance and calibration activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Prepare tools, materials, and spare parts required for planned maintenance activities.
• Identify, manage, and maintain spare parts inventory to support uninterrupted operations.
• Perform work orders according to approved procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support commissioning and technical projects to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Update maintenance records and documentation within computerized maintenance management systems.
• Promote compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, and environmental standards.

• Experience performing maintenance, calibration, or troubleshooting activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and regulated operating environments.
• Ability to execute work orders following established procedures and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of safety principles and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating across teams to support operational and maintenance objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, for data tracking and reporting.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems for work order and asset management.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance principles and continuous improvement practices.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $37.02 and $68.75 per hourly.

Your compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

$77,000.00 – $

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