Automation Technician

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