Associate Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5–6 years of industrial process maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Experience with pumps, valves, centrifuges, autoclaves, washers, tanks, piping systems, and mechanical seals.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to maximize equipment availability.
- Repair and maintain valves, centrifuges, pumps, autoclaves, washers, tanks, and associated piping.
- Rebuild pumps, valves, bearing assemblies, and mechanical seals.
- Follow cGMP, SOPs, manufacturing documentation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections of rigging and fall protection equipment.
- Perform confined space entry and work safely at heights when required.
- Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately to support Right-First-Time operations.
- Read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
- Collect and organize technical information from equipment manufacturers, engineering teams, and equipment users.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Technology, and other departments to ensure reliable equipment performance.
- Escalate equipment and process issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Assist with equipment startup, validation activities, and spare parts management.
- Train and mentor other maintenance mechanics.
- Utilize CMMS, corporate applications, and Microsoft Office tools to support maintenance activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
