Senior Manufacturing Support Engineering Technician

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Pay Range: $21.83hr - $26.83hr

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience required.
• Substantial knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment.
• Knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment.

• Set-up and execute feasibility studies, experiments, and tests - both creating and following established protocols - to develop findings for the validation and improvement of equipment and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles.
• Analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for Engineering review.
• Operate a variety of test equipment to assess characteristics of the manufacturing environment.
• Consult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and/or production runs.
• Support related to equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework support work necessary.
• Review documentation and take appropriate actions to ensure that information is appropriately catalogued and follow through to validation and qualification of equipment.
• Transfer information to appropriate locations, such as ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval.
• Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS, PLM) to update documentation in systems.
• Follow through with development of training and documentation materials, based on collaboration with Engineering.
• Identify opportunities for modification and making recommendations, enabling the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.
• Apply knowledge of processes to devise process changes in collaboration with Engineering.
• Lead projects related to new equipment validation, equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework.
• Identify potential improvement opportunities and propose solutions to optimize process and/or equipment, such as re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Provide coaching and guidance to technicians.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

• ERP/MRP systems experience preferred.

• Excellent computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision.
• Proven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projects.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.