Factory Service Engineer
Company: Cellares
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description CELLARES, Bridgewater, New
Jersey Facility FULL-TIME 3rd Shift We are seeking an innovative
and highly motivated Service Engineer who will contribute
significantly to the success of service maintenance, repair, and
support for Cellares' equipment. The primary focus of this position
will be to perform preventive maintenance, retrofits, upgrades,
repairs, calibration, and troubleshooting of GMP Cellares process
equipment. This is a hands-on position, and on-site at the
Bridgewater, NJ facility. Candidates should enjoy working in a
fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a
broad selection of challenges as the company grows. This role will
primarily be in our Bridgewater, New Jersey, facility, with up to
10% travel to our South San Francisco, California, facility and
other Cellares locations. Responsibilities Perform installations,
routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cellares and other
process equipment within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
environment in a cell therapy manufacturing facility Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP standards
and regulations Perform equipment End of Line testing,
calibrations, and support validation testing to meet quality and
regulatory requirements Respond promptly to equipment failures and
implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. Execute
preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal functionality
of manufacturing equipment Maintain accurate documentation of all
maintenance activities and equipment logs in a Computerized system
Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Manage parts ordering and
coordinate with equipment and area owners to schedule maintenance
activities Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure they are
properly calibrated and in good, safe working condition Collaborate
with manufacturing and quality control teams to address technical
issues and optimize processes Support Quality Change Controls and
CAPA investigations Stay updated on industry trends and
advancements to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and
knowledge Participating in an after-hours on-call rotation to
support GMP facility operations is required and managed through
PagerDuty Experience drafting and maintaining Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field 3
years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in
cell therapy or biopharmaceuticals Basic understanding of GMP
regulations and quality standards Experience as a technical/service
lead on a multi-subsystem installation/qualification Proficient in
troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and understand technical documents and engineering
drawings Excellent organizational and documentation skills Ability
to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Effective
communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders Must be
able to work a full-time, 40-hour workweek, including weekends and
holidays, as required to support business needs (Training will be
performed during the day shift) Attendance at the plant site is
considered an essential function Detail-oriented with a commitment
to maintaining high-quality standards Must be able to lift and
carry up to 50 lbs Excellent verbal, written, organizational,
presentation, and interpersonal skills Self-awareness, integrity,
authenticity, and a growth mindset Preferred Experience Experience
with PLC automated control systems Experience with 6-axis robots
Experience working safely with high voltage systems (208V)
Experience with Blue Mountain CMM Cellares total compensation
package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches,
and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate,
negotiable, and location dependent. This is Cellares Cellares is
the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization
(IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the
living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing
and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy
manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies.
The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required
for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and
high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end
automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart
Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell
therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables
academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug
development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure
rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.
The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California
with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New
Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has
raised over $355 million in financing. Leveling will be based on
overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge
throughout the interview process. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
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