Automation Technician (Shift)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.
- Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.
- Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
- Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
- Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
- Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.
- Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
- Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
- Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
- Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.
- Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
- Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
- Automation includes - assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.
Education
- Associate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
- Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
- Minimum 3 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
- Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
