Senior Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

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You, as Senior Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift, are part of the Sustainment Engineering & Maintenance department and report to the Process Sustaining Engineering. You'll become a trusted technical partner to engineers and maintenance techs, acting as the next point of escalation on shift for complex issues.

At Gen Mark Diagnostics, part of Roche, you'll join a mission‑driven team ensuring stability, scalability, and uptime for the production of ePlex consumables‑critical components in global diagnostic testing. You'll not only own and sustain critical systems but also help design new ones, grow cross‑functional skills, and participate in continuous safety and process improvements. This is a launchpad for someone seeking long‑term technical development and project exposure, not a static support role.

Also, in this role, you are..

• Taking ownership of production subsystems (e.g., fluidics, optics, drying, coating) and supporting reliability through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Acting as escalation lead for technical issues beyond Maintenance scope, partnering with Engineering for root cause analysis and documentation.
• Executing preventive maintenance activities using validated instructions (MWIs/PMIs) and maintaining compliance‑ready logs.
• Supporting validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ and new product introductions as directed.
• Assisting in tooling and system improvement projects to enhance performance, consistency, or usability; documenting results.
• Contributing to internal documentation updates (troubleshooting flows, job aids) that support knowledge transfer and technician onboarding.
• Engaging in team‑wide safety and process improvements through participation in STARI observations and implementation. Collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, QA, MSAT, and Production. Supporting site training and cross‑skill development initiatives.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by Manager based on evolving business needs.

• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift (e.g., 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
• Differential Pay:
  Yes, per Roche site policy
• Primary Site:
  El Camino Facility - Gen Mark Diagnostics (Roche)
• Mobility:
  Must be able to travel independently between local Roche facilities (within 2 miles)

Required:

• 2-4 years of related hands‑on experience in technical manufacturing or engineering support, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of regulated environments (GMP, ISO 13485)
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and digital tracking
• Proficient with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and temperature/humidity meters

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in Engineering Tech, Mechatronics, or related
• Exposure to Title 21 CFR Part 11 or similar compliance environments
• IQ/OQ/PQ or validation support experience
• Cleanroom experience and documentation authorship (SOPs, job aids)

• Troubleshooters who enjoy solving electrical, fluidic, and mechanical challenges
• Clear communicators, especially during shift handoffs and technical escalations
• Individuals who take pride in thorough documentation and system ownership
• People who want to build toward engineering, validation, or system development roles
• Those who thrive in regulated, high‑stakes cleanroom environments

Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position, based on California, is 48,300 - 80,000 USD annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company…