Sr. Maintenance Compliance Engineer

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Rochester, MI, USA
In-Office
83K-138K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
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The Role
Manage maintenance and reliability engineering for utilities, buildings, and production equipment at a penicillin manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance optimization, root cause failure analysis, compliance with cGMP and GxP requirements, technical documentation, investigations, change controls, CAPA implementation, equipment reliability planning, troubleshooting, safety assessments, and coordination with Production, Quality, and vendors. The role is on-site, may involve overtime and shutdown work, and requires occasional national or international travel.
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USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
Working with Pfizer's dynamic maintenance/engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.
As a Senior Maintenance Compliance Engineer, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in managing difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
  • Contribute to completion of projects, manage time to meet targets, develop plans for short-term and mid-term work activities on projects.
  • Provide engineering support to develop scope of work, project execution plans, and associated engineering studies for equipment and component installation, modification etc.
  • Provide necessary operational support as needed.
  • Review preventive and corrective work order activities, provide equipment maintenance history review and work on preventive maintenance improvements.
  • Manage technical writing and document review.
  • Ensure maintenance/engineering compliance with (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices.
  • Participate in equipment/system-based Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and update equipment reliability plans.
  • Partner with Production and Quality Team Leads on troubleshooting and scheduling.
  • Promote safety within the workplace by following site safety procedures and perform proactive safety assessments, foster a safe work culture.
  • Actively participate in site & corporate initiatives.
  • Leads and participates in investigations, change controls and develops/implements Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA's) for the maintenance department.
  • Serve as a liaison between Quality Operations and engineering/maintenance departments to facilitate timely closure of investigations.
  • Technical support for standard operating procedure improvements and updates.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED (Minimum Requirements)
  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PDM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing / reliability engineering, plant engineering and/or project engineering.
  • Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Applications.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)
  • Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) (or equivalent) desired but not required.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and/or utility systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • This is an on-site role at a penicillin manufacturing facility. Candidates must not be allergic to penicillin.
  • Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis, problem solving.
  • Ability to work in clean room conditions.
  • Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports.
  • Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Regular Work Schedule:
  • Standard (M-F) daytime. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence. Occasional national/international travel for equipment factory acceptance testing, training seminars, vendor meetings, work progress meetings, etc.

Non-Regular Work Schedule:
  • At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods and throughout the year may be required to work late with little notice as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in cGMP, GMP, software development life cycle, environmental, health and safety procedures to assure compliance with regulatory, policies and/or established guidelines.
  • Observe and notify any risk situation for the environment, health or safety. Assure that all automation engineering initiatives comply with all regulatory agency requirements.

OTHER JOB DETAILS
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last Date to Apply for Job: September 4, 2026
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience
  • Master's degree and more than 0 years of experience
  • Associate's degree and 6 years of experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PDM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Experience in manufacturing, reliability engineering, plant engineering, and/or project engineering
  • Teamwork, communication, and training abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional certification or equivalent
  • Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and/or utility systems
  • Ability to work on-site in clean room conditions at a penicillin manufacturing facility and not be allergic to penicillin
  • Permanent authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Official materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support, plus fertility/family‑building and transgender‑inclusive coverage; eligible Pfizer medications are noted as available at no cost in U.S. plans. Wellness resources such as telehealth and preventative programs are also emphasized.
  • Retirement Support Company documents highlight a 401(k) with matching contributions plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution beyond the match. Financial planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster long‑term security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Corporate pages and job postings describe paid vacation and holidays, caregiver leave, and paid parental leave for both parents. Materials also note that details can vary by role and location.

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