Mechanic - Pilot Plant

Job summary

Responsible for the preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance of pilot plant equipment to support pharmaceutical formulation and scale-up. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and validating equipment while ensuring strict adherence to GMP standards.

Job details

ABOUT BORA Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain. POSITION STATUS This is a permanent fulltime and a backfill position. The role is an active, approved vacancy within the organization and is intended to be filled as part of current staffing needs. General Description Responsible for preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance of pilot plant equipment supporting formulation, scale-up, and validation activities. This role ensures reliable and efficient operation of equipment while maintaining compliance with GMP and continuous improvement standards. Perform mechanical duties of Tier 1 Millwright but with the more advanced troubleshooting skills on mechanical production/pilot scale equipment including but not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide mechanical support to pilot plant pharmaceutical development and GMP activities to by ensuring a reliable equipment operation. * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment used in formulation, processing, and packaging development. * Support installation, qualification, and validation of pilot-scale and development equipment. * Perform preventive maintenance and ensure timely completion of work orders and documentation. * Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and operation during development and scale-up batches. * Work cross-functionally with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support projects. * Identify equipment performance issues and implement corrective and continuous improvement solutions. * Support troubleshooting requiring coordination with OEMs and multi-disciplinary teams when needed. * Assist in developing and revising SOPs, maintenance procedures, and training documentation. * Maintain expertise in pilot plant equipment, including mixers, fillers, tablet presses, and packaging systems. * Analyze equipment failures and recommend design or component improvements. * Source and identify replacement or alternative components, including obsolete parts. * Support operators by providing training on equipment setup and maintenance practices. Experience & Skills * Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical or pilot plant equipment. * Strong understanding of GMP and SOP requirements. * Proven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment. * Knowledge of equipment design, maintenance, and optimization. * Strong equipment troubleshooting * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. * Good communication and documentation skills. * Proficiency in computer systems (e.g., Office, SAP, maintenance systems). * Understanding of automation and control systems used in pharmaceutical equipment. EDUCATION * High school diploma or technical school training. WORKING CONDITIONS * Work in pilot plant and manufacturing environments. * Exposure to GMP-controlled areas requiring PPE and adherence to safety procedures. * Occasional overtime based on project timelines. * Flexibility to support extended hours, weekends, or critical development runs. Additional Information In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable. As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Compensation Range $68,000 - $85,000 Benefits Include: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including: - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings plans with employer contributions - Paid time off and flexible work arrangements - Professional development opportunities - Employee wellness programs and resources - Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, or if you’d like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please contact us at accessibility@bora-corp.com.

What you’ll do

Responsible for the preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance of pilot plant equipment to support pharmaceutical formulation and scale-up. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and validating equipment while ensuring strict adherence to GMP standards.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or technical training with experience in maintaining pharmaceutical or pilot plant equipment. Candidates must have a strong understanding of GMP, SOPs, and the ability to diagnose mechanical failures.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary • Performance-based Incentives • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Retirement Savings Plans • Paid Time Off • Flexible Work Arrangements • Professional Development Opportunities • Employee Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Program • Mental Health Resources

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• GMP Compliance
• Equipment Validation
• SOP Development
• Pharmaceutical Equipment Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis
• SAP
• Automation Systems
• Technical Documentation
• Equipment Setup
• Changeover Management

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Trades
• Science & Research