Technician III, Process​/Utility Maintenance

About the Role

Moderna is strengthening its presence in Marlborough, Massachusetts, home to a state‑of‑the‑art GMP facility supporting individualized therapy (INT) clinical‑to‑commercial manufacturing. The campus provides end‑to‑end capabilities—from buffer preparation through drug substance and drug product manufacturing—leveraging automation, robotics, and digital tools to enable robust, scalable operations across our mRNA portfolio.

In this role, you will serve as a critical on‑site technical expert supporting 1st shift manufacturing operations within a GMP environment. You will independently maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex facility and process equipment, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Working at the intersection of engineering, digital systems, and advanced manufacturing, you will engage with evolving technologies—including data‑driven maintenance and generative AI‑enabled insights—to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

• Independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance across manufacturing, utility, and facility systems in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues on critical process equipment in real time to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations.
• Execute and document maintenance activities within Maximo, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
• Support equipment calibration, validation, and commissioning activities, contributing to lifecycle management and regulatory readiness.
• Provide first‑line technical support for production‑critical systems, resolving issues directly and escalating complex challenges when required.
• Oversee and perform repairs and maintenance tasks with a high degree of autonomy and technical judgment.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to ensure timely execution with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Develop, refine, and implement maintenance procedures and protocols to enhance system performance, reliability, and longevity.
• Monitor and manage maintenance inventory, ensuring availability of critical spare parts, tools, and supplies.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering technical capability, adherence to GMP standards, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and proactively promote a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance activities.
• Operate fully on‑site as part of a hands‑on, 1st shift team supporting continuous manufacturing operations (this role is not eligible for remote work).
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support site operations and evolving business needs.

• Act with urgency—action today compounds the lives saved tomorrow.
• Behave like owners—solutions go beyond any job description.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in a cGMP environment.
• This position is site‑based and requires full‑time presence at Moderna’s Marlborough site; remote work is not available.
• Only candidates with current U.S. work authorization are eligible; we do not sponsor immigration.

• Military training equivalent to the above requirements is acceptable.
• Previous experience in a cGMP environment and familiarity with GMP documentation practices.
• Experience documenting work in a CMMS (Maximo) preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey technical information to team members and stakeholders.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor.
• In‑depth knowledge of various facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative.

• Salary range: $63,200.00…