Technician II, Instrumentation and Controls

Role Summary

Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Technician II, Instrumentation & Controls, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our critical systems and equipment operate flawlessly — supporting life-changing science every day. From calibrating complex instruments to troubleshooting essential lab and production systems, your expertise will directly impact the quality and reliability of our operations. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that values excellence and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Location: Durham, NC. Shift: Monday-Friday days; must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and repair instrumentation on machines and equipment with minimal downtime
• Perform maintenance and calibration on lab, production, utility, and building systems
• Troubleshoot instrument failures and recommend effective repair solutions
• Support manufacturing and facilities teams with diagnostics and issue resolution
• Work independently on routine tasks and follow general guidance for new assignments
• Maintain compliance with GMP and safety standards during all operations
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track and manage maintenance activities
• Document work performed in CMMS
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and site goals

Qualifications

• Required: Completion of a 2-year technical program in Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent Military PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) training required
• Required: Minimum 4 years of experience in process instrumentation and control, in a GMP environment
• Required: Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation principles and technologies
• Required: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Drawings)
• Required: Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Computers) and DCS (Distributed Control System) control systems and instrumentation bus technologies
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of CMMS and control system programming
• Languages: English
• Preferred: Experience working in a cleanroom or highly regulated pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Technical writing skills
• Preferred: Calibration software experience

Skills

• Architectural Engineering.
• Business Networking.
• Cooperation.
• Efficiency.
• Employee Welfare.
• General HSE Knowledge .
• Heat Transfer.
• HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning).
• Including GDP.
• Job Description.
• Knowledge Of GMP.
• Manufacturing (Production).
• Mathematical Optimization.
• Microsoft Word.
• Outside Sales.
• Physics.
• Software Troubleshooting.
• Team Work.
• Test Equipment.
• Total Productive Maintenance.
• Qualification