Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

Band Level 2 Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

Location:

Morris Plains, New Jersey. Relocation support: none.

Schedule:

4×10 shift. Two positions – Sunday–Wednesday and Wednesday–Saturday. Indicate preference when applying.

• Provide front‑line engineering and technical support to ensure safe, compliant, on‑time batch manufacturing.
• Schedule and coordinate equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair activities.
• Deliver real‑time troubleshooting and support for production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Support installation, set‑up, and qualification of new and existing equipment and processing modules.
• Identify and implement improvements in process efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational quality.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, and MS&T to support manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain an inspection‑ready environment through adherence to cGMP and documentation standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing equipment within a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in a production setting.
• Proficiency with manufacturing and quality systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross‑functional teams across Quality, Engineering, and MS&T.
• Willingness and ability to work in cleanroom environments requiring aseptic gowning for extended periods.
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, 1
  
  QEM.

• Experience supporting cell therapy production equipment (including prior involvement in equipment installation, qualification, or process validation activities).

• Salary range: $33.65 to $62.50 per hour.
• Performance‑based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards.
• US‑based employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a generous time‑off package (vacation, personal days, holidays).

The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Tas Nacomms at  or call +1 (877) 395‑2339, including the job requisition number in your message.