Senior Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Yoh is looking for Senior Manufacturing Equipment Technician to join our Bio Tech client manufacturing/engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting custom manufacturing, automation, and laboratory equipment in a regulated production environment. This individual will own equipment throughout its lifecycle including installation, qualification support, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration coordination, CMMS administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Industry: manufacturing automation / Bio Tech

Location:

Pleasanton CA (Onsite)
Compensation: 50-55 (DOE)
Type: 6 month contract to hire

We are seeking an organized, detail‑oriented, problem‑solving individual to join a growing manufacturing and engineering organization supporting advanced laboratory and production equipment. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Senior Manufacturing Equipment Technician will support custom automated manufacturing equipment used to produce reagents, consumables, and instrumentation within a highly regulated production environment.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and can contribute immediately within a highly collaborative manufacturing organization.

• Own manufacturing and laboratory equipment throughout the full equipment lifecycle including installation, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, relocation, and retirement activities.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Automation, Engineering, Facilities, EH&S, and Quality teams to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

• Support equipment commissioning and qualification activities including IQ, OQ, PQ execution, protocol support, deviation investigations, and change control activities.
• Assist engineering teams with risk assessments, qualification documentation, and equipment implementation projects.

• Perform advanced root‑cause troubleshooting of custom manufacturing and laboratory equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation diagnostic techniques.
• Lead equipment failure investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve reliability.

• Support automated manufacturing systems including custom automation equipment, integrated production systems, sensors, controls, PLC‑connected equipment, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with automation and engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.

• This role requires a blend of hands‑on technician execution and engineering collaboration, including equipment ownership, qualification support,…