Maintenance Technician at Hovione in East Windsor, NJ

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About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

Performs maintenance on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to increase reliability, capability and yield. Performs equipment condition analysis (during preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems / failures. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

• Participate in the day to day preventative and corrective tasks (mechanical / electrical / instrumentation) in-line with the planned asset lifecycle management instructions

• Maintain, service, repair and troubleshoot all equipment and installations (mechanical / electrical / instrumentation) on site as per Standard Operating

• Procedures, maintenance work instructions or engineering best practices

• Ensure that equipment and infrastructures are maintained within their safe design operating limits, and in a way that avoids danger to personnel or the public

• Ensure the correct completion of all required documentation, paper or system based, associated with own work

• Participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiative and lean tools within the area (TOP meetings, TPM, 5S, SMED, 8D)

• Participate in the Quality Assurance and HSE programs, guaranteeing the timely implementation of corrective actions (CAPA)

• Ensure proper tidiness and cleanliness of the maintained equipment and area as well as his/her working space

• Ensure that area or his/her assign tools are kept in good shape in what regards to their functionality and cleanliness

• Participate in programs and initiatives required to ensure plant cleanliness

• Follow procedures with clear instructions; seeks clarification if they are not clear

• Work follows an established pattern, with a requirement to run standard procedures, analysis, reports or tests

• Maintain an open communication with colleagues, identifying and reporting any production, HSE, quality or other issues to management according to the required processes

• Suggest and participate in improvements in the area in which the TM is assigned

• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

• Ensure facility activities are carried out in compliance with all GMP, legal and applicable standards in the country of operation, complying with and enforcing all Hovione processes and good practices

• Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Specific technical course(s)/apprenticeships in the field of expertise (e.g., mechanics, electricians, hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, automation, etc)

• Experience of working in a manufacturing maintenance environment (mandatory), preferably in a highly regulated environment

• Formal knowledge or experience of working with process, systems and tools utilized in the maintenance context (mechanical, electrical or instrumentation)

• Numerical capability for simple arithmetic.

• Computer literate.

• Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal).

• Competent (written and verbal); basic capabilities of English (highly desirable).

• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer.

Maintenance Technician Compensation Range: $28.31 to $43.56 an hour

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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