Technician I, Manufacturing

About the role

MES is the electronic database which production uses to track and document the build of each product. The main responsibility of the MES Associate 2 is to support the use of the MES system in the manufacturing/production environment and create new MES code for any new product design. An MES Associate 2 shall also be responsible to train an MES Associate 1, Engineer, and operator in use of the MES system and processes applicable to their needs.

Responsibilities

• Build complex MES code in Microsoft Excel, test MES code, implement into MES, and release MES codes into production. Process is defined by engineering and business requirements.
• Support production on implementing back-up tooling in MES; and troubleshooting processes and equipment related issues to MES.
• Provide training on all aspects of MES, ensuring comprehensive understanding and effective application in daily operations.
• Lead the implementation of MES processes for increasingly complex jobs, ensuring engineers provide all necessary inputs for accurate MES code development. This includes managing projects with a higher volume of code and more intricate error handling, while meeting program management deadlines.
• Provide SME insight for all related MES programs and processes.
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Production, MES IT, MES MSS, Technicians, Planning and other sites) to coordinate MES-related activities.
• Responsible for managing MES code releases in partnership with the engineering team, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Interact with MES MSS and MES IT team to prioritize and request code support.
• Implement quality of life process improvements to help streamline production, and assess if MES content changes with change orders (COs).
• Provide engineers' requests for production unit's build history report in MES.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented individual with strong troubleshooting skills, comfortable leading meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience as a Medical Device operator and experience in MES.
• Previous experience in training employees in MES (Manufacturing Execution System) processes, demonstrating both technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Skills

• Windchill
• Abbott (BO) Reporting
• SAP
• Infor
• IQS
• Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint)

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Schedule & details

• Location: Sylmar, CA
• Duration: 12 Months
• Shift: 7am – 4pm, 100% Onsite