Senior Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technical Associate

Must-Have Requirement

- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Open to candidates with a Bachelor's degree and anywhere from 0-10+ years of manufacturing experience. Recent graduates as well as experienced manufacturing professionals are encouraged to apply. Salary will range based on years of exp.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technical Associate to support the production and packaging of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a highly regulated cGMP manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for individuals with strong technical and mechanical skills who enjoy operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and supporting manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.

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Key Responsibilities

- Perform manufacturing and packaging activities in accordance with Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), SOPs, cGMP regulations, and safety standards.
- Operate, set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Support Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) production processes, including: Filling
- Crimping
- Propellant Charging
- Leak Testing
- Inspection
- Packaging

- Execute equipment startups, shutdowns, line clearances, changeovers, cleaning activities, and operational readiness checks.
- Troubleshoot routine mechanical, pneumatic, and equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
- Adjust machine settings and process parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance and product quality.
- Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance following approved procedures.
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment and process issues.
- Complete production records, batch documentation, and electronic records accurately and in compliance with GMP requirements.
- Train and assist team members on equipment operation and manufacturing procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.

Experience

- Open to candidates with 0-10+ years of manufacturing experience .
- Experience working in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
- Respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Recent graduates with strong technical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

- Hands-on experience operating, setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment preferred.
- Ability to perform minor equipment repairs following approved procedures.
- Experience with equipment changeovers, startups, line clearances, cleaning verification, and operational readiness activities.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pneumatic, electromechanical, and automated production systems.
- Ability to identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and support root cause investigations.
- Ability to read and interpret SOPs, equipment manuals, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process controls and equipment performance monitoring.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately complete production records and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems, electronic documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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