Process Engineering Technician (Night Shift)

About the role

The Position

Improve & support systems/equipment reliability & performance in core processes. Support Process Engineers in process performance & reliability improvements. Based on assigned site and department, will either support the assigned local site or travel globally to other aseptic manufacturing sites to support shutdown activities.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Event & process analysis via root cause analysis (RCA) tools & techniques
• Implement / maintain reliability centered maintenance (RCM) within core processes
• Development & implementation of equipment reliability improvement projects
• Maintain standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Design / Re-design / Evaluation / Optimization of systems & equipment
• Support and/or execution of Engineering studies, testing (FAT’s, SAT’s) & validation protocols
• Coaching Process Maintenance Technicians
• Systems trainer
• Other accountabilities as assigned
• Execute shutdown activities (preventive maintenance, overhauling stations, support return to operation)
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Strap & unstrap pallets using hands.
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear latex gloves.
• May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site.
• May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role.
• Able to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
• Able to travel up to 10% for site assigned role.
• Able to travel up to 50% for global support assigned role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of related technical experience required
• In lieu of an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of two years of (2) experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of related technical experience required
• Proven practical experience in both equipment maintenance & process improvements required
• Experience with engineering, validation, manufacturing/pharma manufacturing and/or experience in formulation preferred
• Experience in LEAN and/or Six Sigma preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge in the following systems: Instrument & electrical, mechanical, process improvement methodologies, pharmaceutical utilities, process development, product transfer & chemical properties preferred
• Knowledgeable in controls & control systems, e.g. SCADA, PLC, PCS & BMS preferred
• Experience with MS Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance/production/process activities, following up on results & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred
• Proven experience with project planning, execution & management preferred