Responsibilities

This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the San Diego, CA area and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.  

This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development. 

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious, personable, and unselfish, while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset. 

The Manufacturing & Tech Ops – Manager / Senior Manager is responsible for leading a project team and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business objectives. This role balances people leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production and support equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves executing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, and supporting GMP-compliant operations.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform maintenance activities in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs. 
• Assemble, disassemble, install, repair, and replace components for pharmaceutical-grade machinery and cleanroom equipment. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems. 
• Maintain accurate documentation including Maintenance and Calibration Records per cGMP standards. 
• Inspect equipment for wear, irregularities, and potential failures. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Production) to ensure equipment reliability and compliance. 
• Execute scheduled PMs and CMMS updates in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Maintain tools and workspaces in accordance with cGMP housekeeping standards. 
• Adhere to OSHA, and site-specific safety protocols. 
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs. 
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and internal quality teams. 
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical professionals to deliver high‑quality work aligned with project, client, and business objectives.  
• Provide day‑to‑day people leadership, including onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing skills development, to build a strong and capable technical team.  
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, coaching, and guidance to support individual growth and accountability. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience Required 

• 7-13 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. 
• Familiarity with demands of performing maintenance activities in a cGMP environment. 
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings. 
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. 
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals. 
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools and meters (DVM, Amp and Ohm). 
• Experience leading teams, projects, vendors or technical workstreams. 
• Travel: Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.  

Other Preferred  

• Certification in First Aid or CPR,  
• Familiarity with ISO standards and FDA audit processes. 
• Experience supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ). 
• Experience with aseptic processing, HVAC systems, and utility maintenance is a plus. 
• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems. 
• Skilled in using lathes, mills, grinders, and precision instruments. 

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $173,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.