Senior Maintenance Engineer

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Location:

Oxford, GB

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life‑changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:
Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful
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• Assume ownership responsibility of control systems and other operational technologies by applying the engineering lifecycle to enable cGMP manufacturing.
• Organize and lead all aspects of cross‑functional internal projects including scope, schedules, and execution.
• Apply technical expertise to ensure the reliability of complex process equipment, data, and building and utilities systems.
• Develop solutions and best practices for a variety of problems with moderate scope and complexity, and work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Process Development, external supply partners, and vendors.
• Respond to support calls, troubleshoot equipment, and use evaluation, judgement, and interpretation to resolve issues and select best course of action.
• Represent Control Systems Engineering for capital projects involving building automation, process and utilities equipment for cGMP facilities.

• Technical/Complex equipment systems – Control systems. Bioreactor/ Filling line background. Background in GMP/ Pharma/ regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Chemical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a cGMP engineering environment, or advanced degree in lieu of experience.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of GMP engineering principles and practices in the gene therapy industry.
• Manufacturing control systems automation background focused specifically in the design, installation, programming, validation, and in lifecycle maintenance of automated equipment, specifically in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA‑S88 and S95 industry standards, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Demonstrated experience with network architecture including TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.
• Able to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines and work independently solving complex process and equipment problems.

OXB is a quality and innovation‑led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life‑changing therapies to patients around the world. OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno‑associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world‑class capabilities span from early‑stage development to commercialisation, supported by robust quality‑assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
• 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• 🧪 State‑of‑the‑art labs and manufacturing facilities
• 🌍 A company that lives its values:
  Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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