Automation Maintenance Technician
About The Position
An Automation Maintenance Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as PLCs, robot controllers, positioning systems, vision systems, automated devices, part feeders, and a variety of other equipment involved in medical device/pharma production, manage calibrations, and removal and installation of equipment. This person must be comfortable working in a clean room setting. Take direct supervision from Facility Manager but work with multiple functions (Quality, Ops, Manufacturing, etc.) to complete work. A qualified candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology with a concentration in Robotics or other.
- 5 – 7 years of experience in a comparable industry/position.
- Demonstrates strong technical writing skills; proficient in drafting clear, concise, and grammatically correct SOPs and documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
- Previous experience working in a regulated environment.
- Basic understanding of root cause analysis techniques.
- Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) per FDA guidelines.
- Basic knowledge of PLCs.
- Experience troubleshooting robotics/automation.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot production issues and repair/replace parts as needed.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on new, state of the art production equipment and Facility equipment.
- Maintain calibration schedules and communicate with vendors.
- Effectively communicate maintenance schedules with management.
- Accurately document issues and resolutions in the quality management system (QMS).
- Ensure all written documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and reports, is clear, accurate, and grammatically correct to meet regulatory and quality requirements.
- Communicate with 3rd party vendors or contractors.
- Assist on an as needed basis with building maintenance.
- Ability to stay organized and multi-task on various projects at one time.
- Perform a variety of other tasks as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
