Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability

Band

Level 2

Job Description Summary

LI-Onsite

Location: Durham, NC

Shift schedule will be Monday-Friday 7am-3.30pm

Relocation Support: This role is based in Durham, NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine being the expert who keeps life-changing therapies moving forward. As a Technician II, Maintenance & Reliability, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working in a highly regulated environment, you’ll support maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement activities that help deliver innovative medicines to patients. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working hands-on with advanced equipment, and contributing to a mission that makes a meaningful difference, this is an opportunity to grow your career while creating lasting impact.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and calibration activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.

• Prepare tools, materials, and spare partsrequiredfor planned maintenance activities.

• Identify, manage, andmaintainspare parts inventory to support uninterrupted operations.

• Perform work orders according to approved procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Support commissioning and technical projects to improve equipment performance and reliability.

• Update maintenance records and documentation within computerized maintenance management systems.

• Promote compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, and environmental standards.

Essential Requirements

• Experience performing maintenance, calibration, or troubleshooting activities within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and regulated operating environments.

• Ability to execute work orders following established procedures and quality standards.

• Strong understanding of safety principles and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience collaborating across teams to support operational and maintenanceobjectives.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, for data tracking and reporting.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems for work order and asset management.

• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance principles and continuous improvement practices.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $37.02 and $68.75 per hourly.

The final salary offered isdeterminedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skillsand experience, and upon joiningNovartiswill be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of therole, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,lifeanddisability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Inaddition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidaysand other leaves.

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $143,000.00

Skills Desired

Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance