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Factory Maintenance Engineer

CellaresBridgewater, New Jersey, United StatesOnsite
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated GMP Facilities Mechanic who will contribute significantly to the success of service maintenance, repair, and supporting the Cellares Bridgewater, NJ Facility and associated equipment.
The primary focus of this position will be to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, calibration, and troubleshooting of GMP process equipment along with Cellares Utility and Facility equipment. This is a hands-on position that is local to the Bridgewater, NJ facility.Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities


  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of Cellares and other process equipment in a cell therapy manufacturing facility in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulations
  • Perform equipment calibrations and support validation testing to meet quality and regulatory requirements
  • Respond promptly to equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. Provide on-call support as required
  • Execute preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal functionality of manufacturing equipment
  • Support installing and qualifying new equipment, ensuring adherence to GMP guidelines
  • Support facilities team in providing maintenance and repair in the GMP environment as needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities and equipment logs in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Execute alarm response and proficiency in Building Maintenance Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems
  • Manage parts, order, and coordinate with equipment vendors and area owners to schedule maintenance activities
  • Maintain tools and test equipment and ensure they are properly calibrated and in good safe working condition
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality control teams to address technical issues and optimize processes
  • Support Quality Change Controls and CAPA investigations
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge
  • Additional Equipment Experience:
  • Experience with HVAC, RTUs, Split Systems, LP Boilers, Air Compressors/dryers, Process Gas Distribution, Process Lab equipment (BSCs, Incubators, FZRs, REFs, Cryo Storage, Centrifuges, Pumps, Vacuum Skids, and backflow preventers is a plus

Requirements


  • Associate degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field with five plus years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in cell therapy or biopharmaceuticals
  • Strong understanding of GMP regulations and quality standards
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents and engineering drawings
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Effective communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
  • Detail Oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

$90,000 - $210,000 a yearCellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.Apply for this job

Life at Cellares

Cellares is revolutionizing cell therapy manufacturing. We are developing a one-of-a-kind solution, The Cell Shuttle, to overcome the challenges associated with manufacturing so these life-saving therapies are affordable and widely available to patients who can benefit. The clinical impact of cell therapy in treating cancer has been proven, but this therapeutic approach has several limitations, especially in manufacturing, leaving extremely sick patients waiting for treatment and desperate for hope. Since cell therapy is currently produced for a single patient at a time, it is expensive to manufacture, requiring significant time and resources, and is difficult to scale. Preclinical and clinical scientists, as well as commercial cell therapy manufacturers also lack the options to fully automate their manufacturing process quickly, safely, cost-effectively and at the scale they need. The Cell Shuttle is an automated and closed end-to-end manufacturing solution that is flexible and scalable, enabling customers to run exact processes specified for their cell therapy. Compared with the current manual manufacturing processes for cell therapy, the Cell Shuttle’s next-generation automated manufacturing solution has 10 times the scalability (meaning 10 times more patient doses can be produced simultaneously), enables a three-fold reduction in process failure rates and will reduce the per-patient manufacturing cost by up to 70 percent for most processes.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Fastpaced, mission-driven environment- Collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment- Total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale- Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing living drugs of the 21st century- Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) with flexible, high-throughput platform- Accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies- WalkAway, end-to-end automation
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