Job Description

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Support Engineer BCON API The role works with Site Maintenance Managers, Technicians, Planners, Vendors and API Maintenance Lead on execution of the site maintenance program to deliver compliant, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and equipment at site. This is achieved through day-to-day engineering support for ongoing or improvement activities related to maintenance area responsibilities and direct involvement in managing significant equipment related breakdowns and investigations affecting plant quality, safety, reliability or cost performance. This is a key role that delegates for the Maintenance Manager and Planners where required to ensure the maintenance function sustains performance during vacation periods. The Maintenance Support Engineer will also liase with other functions such as Engineering Projects to provide technical input where required to ensure the maintainability of new/modified installations and also to develop solutions to equipment related problems with plant operation. Reports to the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Support the M&I Manager in the daily planning/scheduling activities including supporting tier
• meetings.
• Support & plan critical CM “Break-in” activities that occur within a scheduled week.
• Support and lead where required, equipment related problem solving event and investigations.
• Participate in Weekly Planning & Scheduling Meetings and Resource Planning meetings.
• Delegate for the M&I Manager during periods of vacation, etc.
• With the M&I Planner identify appropriate PM improvements requirements and develop PM
• job plans as required.
• Support and delegate for the M&I Planners during High peak periods (including Shutdown
• Planning, planner vacation, etc).
• Support, as required, key Maintenance Improvement initiatives. Examples would include Workshop 5S, Compliance related projects, development of SWIs, etc
• Support the IPT's by providing technical support on equipment and reliability issues. In particular lead/support the investigation of equipment related deviations/incident reports where equipment maintenance is identified as a probable root cause.
• Liaise with equipment vendors to establish appropriate preventive/predictive maintenance schedules and assist M&I planning & the Reliability Engineer with job plan updating. Review job plans for all equipment for maintenance execution optimization and ensure site compliance with GMP, Safety and Environmental requirements.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or other Technical discipline [ mechanical/electrical or instrumentation preferred ]
• BCON API experience would be an advantage
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical and instrumentation system (ideally in the pharma industry)
• Lean Six Sigma qualification or experience of application of Lean principles is an advantage
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a comparable role, ideally with experience of leading & coaching others in a maintenance delivery environment.
• Knowledge of GMP / EHS guidelines & Legislation, Plant Maintenance systems (eg SAP).
• Knowledge of electrical systems and regulations, preferably with experience in Atex environments.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies; RCA, FMECA, RBAM, etc.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player;
• Possess excellent communication and problem solving/analytical skills with a demonstrated ability of being able to analyse information from different stakeholder perspectives and draw accurate conclusions to support timely decision making.
• Have the ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables.
• Data driven, Results oriented and ability to drive change with ‘Can do’ mentality;
• Have the ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Automation Systems, Bioprocessing, cGMP Compliance, Change Control Processes, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Electrical Systems, Job Descriptions, Maintenance Supervision, Mechanical Systems, Process Control, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

04/11/2026

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