Equipment Technician-Contract Position
Required skills
- manufacturing operations
- production equipment
- in-vitro diagnostic
- medical device
- QSR
- SOPs
- NPI
- capital equipment
- equipment down time
- PMs
Role summary
This contract position plays a key role in manufacturing operations, ensuring high quality and volume of production. The role involves daily support and maintenance of production equipment for in-vitro diagnostic/medical device products, adhering to internal procedures and QSR/SOPs. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, performing PMs, collecting data, managing spare parts inventory, and assisting engineers with NPI and capital equipment bring-up. The technician will also train manufacturing personnel and document all repairs and adjustments. A strong understanding of automation equipment, electrical/mechanical skills, and the ability to read schematics are required, along with proficiency in Word and Excel.
SUMMARY
• This position plays a key role in the overall manufacturing operations. Your work will ensure the highest quality and volume of manufacturing. You will work closely and with the support of the manufacturing operations and engineering teams. This position is responsible for daily support and maintenance of production equipment used to manufacture in-vitro diagnostic/medical device products per internal procedures/specifications and following Company QSR and SOP’s. In addition, the individual will participate in engineering activities to support NPI, capital equipment bring-up, and other assigned tasks as required by the engineering team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment while minimizing equipment down time. Escalate issues as needed to engineering team and production management.
• Perform PMs per procedures and maintain records.
• Support engineers on technical and process related issues.
• Collect line performance data.
• Conduct experiments and investigations under the guidance of engineers.
• Manage spare parts inventory including reordering of materials and technical components.
• Provide training to MFG personnel on operation of equipment and related procedures.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering to monitor equipment status and performance
• Address problems using the appropriate troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Document all repairs and the appropriate adjustments made
• Update maintenance procedures.
• Assist with equipment Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ & OQ).
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to read schematics and interpret equipment manuals is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of automation equipment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to follow established policies and procedures.
• Computer skills are required, proficiency using Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment problems.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical skills is required.
• Team player who is self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred but not required
• Minimum 1- 2 years of related (electromechanical) work experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• The ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written materials is required.
REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to recognize problems, recommend and implement solutions. A logical and organized thought pattern is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Requires ability to lift 30 pounds individually and for lifting over 30 pounds assistance may be available.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The individual must work well in a rapid paced environment. The position requires the candidate to be flexible and the ability to juggle many tasks at a time.
