NEW JOB OPENING
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING)
IN SAN DIEGO, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506675
Industry: Pharmaceutical/Healthcare
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Automated Manufacturing)
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 3rd Shift (9:30 PM to 5:30 AM)
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 36.31
Max Hourly Rate($): 36.31
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Control Systems, Electro Mechanical, Equipment Maintenance, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), Troubleshooting
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: Maximo
Experience Desired: Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, or automated production equipment (2-5 yrs); Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatics (2-5 yrs); Experience working in GMP, FDA, ISO, medical-device, or manufacturing environment (2-5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: certification in electronics, automation, or industrial maintenance

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:
• Technical degree, certification, or vocational training in electronics, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related field

Required Qualification
• 2–4+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, or automated production equipment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical schematics, technical manuals, work instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with CMMS systems; IBM Maximo.
• Experience working in GMP, FDA, ISO, medical-device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing equipment issues, and make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, vendors, contractors, and other cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime.

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support complex automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated healthcare/medical-device manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and production uptime. The ideal candidate will be comfortable diagnosing problems across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and automation systems and working independently as a key technical resource on the production shift. You will partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, contractors, and equipment vendors to keep manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production output.
• Diagnose equipment issues involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, automation, sensors, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document completed work in the CMMS/IBM Maximo system.
• Monitor equipment performance, cycle times, OEE, and other production metrics to identify reliability and performance opportunities.
• Use technical manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, precision tools, and test equipment to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Analyze equipment trends and failure data, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and continuous-improvement actions.
• Prioritize troubleshooting and maintenance based on production impact, equipment criticality, and business needs.
• Maintain accurate equipment history, repair, maintenance, and modification records.
• Document the impact of maintenance activities and equipment modifications on production operations and the validated state of equipment.
• Support investigations involving equipment-related process or product nonconformances.
• Maintain cross-training across multiple manufacturing processes and equipment platforms.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, contractors, and vendors to improve equipment reliability.
• Support audits, inspections, facility tours, and other activities by demonstrating strong technical knowledge and adherence to procedures.
• Follow all applicable safety, Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

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