Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician Lead maintenance and upgrades of PET equipment to ensure continuous, compliant manufacturing operations.

Location:

West Chester Township, Ohio

Compensation: $28 - 46 USD / hour

The Engineering Technician supports the Process Execution Team (PET) to deliver manufacturing performance in line with the manufacturing plan. This role requires the ability to lead technical troubleshooting for all equipment used within the PET. Individuals in this position identify and implement process improvement projects as a technical expert, interacting with Operators, PET Engineers, Area Leaders, Validation, PMO and Quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Use a variety of tools, testing and measuring equipment to complete emergency repairs, corrective repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and systems used within the PET.
• Utilize appropriate Problem Solving and Troubleshooting techniques to complete equipment repairs.
• Monitor equipment and/or systems for performance and problem indicators.
• Analyze trends in data to identify root causes, solutions and/or improvements.
• Support deviation investigations.
• Assist in the development of project justification and engineering proposals, providing input for capital planning process
• Participate in new equipment design, providing input for the development of User Requirements, Specifications, and all documentation needed for qualification of new equipment and processes.
• Serve as a project resource to install new equipment, oversee equipment retrofits and upgrades, assist with executing validation protocols for processes, and/or equipment.
• Leads the following continuous process improvement efforts: changeover reduction, yield improvement, OEE improvements, maintenance reliability and waste reduction.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
• Train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures and/or processes.
• Provide leadership, development and mentoring for others.
• Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, Databases, Data Historian, Visualization, and other automation equipment.
• Experience with network architecture, including but not limited to VLAN, Subnets and IP protocols
• Support PLC, IO, and vision program troubleshooting.
• Implement new PLC/HMI code, changing existing PLC/HMI code and monitoring backups for data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate preventative (scheduled) and corrective/emergency (unscheduled) maintenance of equipment, systems, and/or facilities without supervision.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs and established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA requirements and guidelines.
• Perform other similar and related responsibilities as assigned by area management.
• Some overtime will be required with prior notice to support business needs. Emergency overtime may be required with little notice to ensure operation of equipment within the PET.
• On-call support as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance
• Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate and follow instructions in the English language.
• Experience and knowledge of ladder logic
• Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP. Able to complete documentation and required functions within the work order system. Follow and maintain compliance with established MRO procedures for inventory control.
• The ability to lift and handle equipment change parts, tooling, and materials associated with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Work with minimal supervision under the direction of the Maintenance Facilitator, Process Facilitator, Engineer, or other activity leads.
• Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, and other schematics.
• Wear gowning, sterile garments, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by specific activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate, vocational school graduate or equivalent
• Associates degree in engineering or a related discipline or equivalent mechanical trade school graduate preferred
• Previous experience with automated equipment preferred
• Training in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and testing equipment in electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with OEE, TPM, LEAN or other Continuous Improvement systems

Work Schedule

Hours (Day Shift or Night Shift)

• 6am - 6:30pm; 2days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off and the rotation starts over again
• 630pm - 6am; 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, 3 night off and the rotation starts over again

The work schedule listed reflects the employee's expected schedule at the time of hire. The Company reserves the right to modify work schedules at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs, operational requirements, or other considerations. Nothing in this description…