Engineering Technician (Day Shift)

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.
• Aid 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.
• Lead 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.
• Cook up 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.
• On-call support as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance.
• 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.
• Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, and other schematics.
• Wear gowning, sterile garments, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by specific activities.