Sr. Engineering Technician
Glaukos Corporation · San Clemente, CA · Today
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Join a growing manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in keeping production equipment running efficiently, compliantly, and safely within a regulated environment. As a Senior Engineering Technician, you'll provide hands-on technical support, troubleshoot equipment issues, support equipment qualifications and validations, and partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and minimize downtime.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and ensure equipment readiness.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process-related issues on the production floor.
- Support calibration, maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and Quality System requirements.
- Assist with investigations, nonconformances (NCs), and CAPA activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.
- Support operator training on equipment, processes, and procedures.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 6 to 8 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing equipment.
- Experience executing equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintaining compliant documentation.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and Quality System requirements.
- Cleanroom experience highly preferred.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational excellence while working alongside a collaborative team in a highly regulated, innovative environment.