Specialist II, Equipment - Inspection

About the role

The Specialist II, Equipment – IDAP is a member of the Inspection, Device Assembly & Packaging Technical Team and supports the Process Execution Team (PET) to deliver manufacturing performance in line with the manufacturing plan. This role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineers, Area Leaders, and OEM suppliers to implement projects to improve equipment maintenance strategies and optimize equipment performance. Working with limited supervision, the role self-identifies reliability and performance improvement opportunities and independently resolves complex equipment issues within the IDAP area.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot complex, intermittent, or repetitive equipment faults.
• Apply structured problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques to complete repairs and prevent recurrences.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and standardization projects across the PET focused on OEE, equipment reliability, and scrap reduction.
• Monitor equipment and systems for performance and problem indicators and act on early signs of degradation before they cause downtime.
• Analyze trends in equipment and process data to identify root causes, solutions, and improvements.
• Use a variety of testing, tools, and measuring equipment to complete emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance on process-related equipment and systems used within the PET.
• Inspect, test, adjust, repair and perform line turnarounds, changeovers, and preventive maintenance in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support deviation and technical investigations and studies.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to complete documentation and required functions to close out activities in compliance with cGMPs.
• Review repetitive equipment breakdowns, evaluate existing PMs for effectiveness, recommend and initiate activities to increase equipment uptime.
• Monitor work order backlog, track equipment history, spare part inventory, and spare part usage.
• Work with teams to develop and revise standardized job plans and troubleshooting job aids.
• Train and provide on-shift technical guidance to Operators, Mechanics, and Maintenance Technicians on equipment, systems, procedures, and processes, including when equipment or system issues arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to share technical knowledge and guide others through equipment issues.
• Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to support 24/7 operations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize work based on equipment performance data and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, mechatronics) or equivalent vocational/trade certification.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining equipment in a regulated (cGMP) manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: automation/controls, assembly/packaging/visual inspection equipment, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience reading and understanding systems and equipment technical and maintenance documentation.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodology – Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or equivalent.
• Ability to challenge and adapt current approaches/ways of working.

Physical & Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and cGMP manufacturing environments.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 hours. 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 creates a guarantee of specific hours, days, or shift assignments.

Pay

Target base pay hiring range: $28.50 – $43.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.

Benefits

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and a benefits package thoughtfully designed to support employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and support for caregiving needs.