Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Apprentice (24-Month Program)
Biogen
June 30, 2026
On-site
Triangle, NC
Operations
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues using established procedures and technical guidance.
- Support reliable equipment operation through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Partner with Engineering, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams to resolve equipment issues and improve system performance.
- Assist with validation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Maintain training compliance and adhere to GMP, safety, and site procedures.
- Develop proficiency with industrial tools, maintenance practices, and manufacturing systems.
Required Skills / Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll within 30 days of hire, in a 2- or 4-year academic program.
- Ability to commit to and complete an apprenticeship at an approved community college (preferably Mechanical or Electronics Engineer Technology).
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or controls principles.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and industrial repair equipment.
- Willingness to learn and work in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices.
- Attention to detail; complete documentation accurately.
- Ability to work under close supervision in an operational manufacturing or facility environment.
- Physical requirements: climb ladders, work in tight spaces, lift/move up to 50 lbs; comfortable in cleanroom environments with gowning; stand up to 3 hours.
Preferred Skills
- Experience or interest in cGMP, utilities, manufacturing equipment, low voltage electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
- Exposure to facility/utility systems (HVAC, boilers, water systems, etc.).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Up to 15 days paid accrued annual vacation plus end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31).
- Up to 12 paid holidays + 3 personal significance days.
- 80 hours sick time per calendar year.
- 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; Employee Resource Groups participation.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues using established procedures and technical guidance.
- Support reliable equipment operation through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Partner with Engineering, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams to resolve equipment issues and improve system performance.
- Assist with validation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Maintain training compliance and adhere to GMP, safety, and site procedures.
- Develop proficiency with industrial tools, maintenance practices, and manufacturing systems.
Required Skills / Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll within 30 days of hire, in a 2- or 4-year academic program.
- Ability to commit to and complete an apprenticeship at an approved community college (preferably Mechanical or Electronics Engineer Technology).
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or controls principles.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and industrial repair equipment.
- Willingness to learn and work in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices.
- Attention to detail; complete documentation accurately.
- Ability to work under close supervision in an operational manufacturing or facility environment.
- Physical requirements: climb ladders, work in tight spaces, lift/move up to 50 lbs; comfortable in cleanroom environments with gowning; stand up to 3 hours.
Preferred Skills
- Experience or interest in cGMP, utilities, manufacturing equipment, low voltage electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
- Exposure to facility/utility systems (HVAC, boilers, water systems, etc.).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Up to 15 days paid accrued annual vacation plus end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31).
- Up to 12 paid holidays + 3 personal significance days.
- 80 hours sick time per calendar year.
- 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; Employee Resource Groups participation.