Automated Systems Technician, Night Shifts

Kimball Electronics • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Automated Systems Technician monitors and maintains highly automated manufacturing lines and supporting equipment while meeting customer goals for quality, cost, and delivery. The role reports to the Automation Technical Team Lead at a rapidly growing medical device manufacturer.

Responsibilities include executing preventative maintenance orders and protocols, documenting work performed, and assisting Engineering with testing procedures that support regulatory requirements. The technician is expected to manage time and projects effectively, maintain a positive attitude, understand the technology used in the manufacturing process, and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality.

During the first 3 months, the technician will learn the quality system, train on processes for operating and maintaining the automated line, build team relationships, begin line and equipment training, help execute maintenance orders and protocols, and maintain customer-specific documentation in support of FDA requirements. Between 3 and 6 months, the technician is expected to demonstrate understanding, programming ability, and troubleshooting skills; learn to maintain equipment in a validated state; and execute associated maintenance work orders and protocols. Between 6 and 12 months, the technician should be able to support the second shift with minimal support, create, modify, and troubleshoot programmable technologies, assist Engineering with equipment improvements and cost reductions, and demonstrate knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP medical-device regulations and validated-state maintenance.

The position offers a choice of 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., or 3rd shift, Sunday–Thursday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; both shifts include a $1.75 shift premium. No visa sponsorship is offered.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Work experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems, and Fanuc robots; comparable technologies will be considered.
• Ability to compose professional documentation, including protocols, work instructions, and engineering studies.
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively while setting and meeting aggressive schedules.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the importance of quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain highly automated manufacturing lines and supporting equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance orders and protocols and document the work performed.
• Assist Engineering in testing procedures in support of regulatory requirements.
• Train on, operate, maintain, program, and troubleshoot automated equipment and its technologies.
• Maintain customer-specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements.
• Maintain automated equipment in a validated state and execute associated maintenance work orders and protocols.
• Support the automated line on second shift with minimal support.
• Assist Engineering with implementing equipment-process improvements and cost reductions.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off starting in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Potential monthly incentive bonus based on company performance.
• Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurance coverage starting day one.
• Employer matches 50% of the first 6% of 401(k) contributions, with an opportunity for an annual employer contribution.
• $1.75 shift premium for either listed shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed