Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization.

In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

As the Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician, this role ensures the reliable operation and maintenance of facility utilities and equipment at our biopharmaceutical manufacturing site by applying advanced expertise in GMP, regulatory compliance, and technical troubleshooting. You manage complex projects, mentor other technicians, and implement best practices to enhance team performance and efficiency. By proactively addressing maintenance needs and minimizing downtime, you maintain a clean, safe, and compliant production environment.

As an individual contributor, you will take a compassionate and people-focused approach to your work. You will proactively collaborate with others to create a supportive and inclusive environment, always acting in line with the organization’s values. By using strong interpersonal skills, you will work effectively with diverse viewpoints, manage relationships thoughtfully, and make decisions that meet both individual and team needs.

You will be accountable for delivering results, adapting to challenges, and helping achieve business goals. Additionally, you will take ownership of your tasks, act with initiative, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow. You will handle change with resilience and clarity, staying flexible in a fast‑paced environment while keeping the needs of patients at the center of your efforts.

This role reports into the Manager, Maintenance and Utilities.

• Perform scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on bioprocessing equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, and filtration units to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on facility utilities, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, WFI water systems, HVAC systems, and other critical infrastructure as required.
• Proactively diagnose complex equipment malfunctions, conduct timely repairs, and implement long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence; elevate unresolved or critical issues to appropriate management or technical experts, providing clear documentation and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by adhering to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Provide technical support for the start‑up, commissioning, and turnover of new systems throughout the site, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), FDA regulations, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, quality assurance, manufacturing staff, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues and support operational goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other technicians and contractors, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Document root causes of equipment failures and recommend effective, long‑term solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Plan and execute site shutdowns effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maintaining safety, compliance, and schedule adherence.

Individual contributor, with responsibility to lead or work with cross‑functional project teams.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum demonstrated 3–5 years of relevant cGMP maintenance experience.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or industrial maintenance)…