Instrument Manufacturing Technician I

BioFire Defense•Salt Lake City, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This Instrument and Manufacturing Engineering Technician I works within a manufacturing engineering team – generally under the leadership of an experienced technician individual (e.g. engineers and/or engineering area supervisors) or engineering manager in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of production equipment. As an Instrument Production technician, this person reads blueprints and schematics to assemble precision sensors and precision electronic sub-assemblies and performs in-process and final testing. As a Manufacturing Engineering technician, this individual helps to maintain production equipment and document those activities. This engineering technician is expected to work and communicate well with other team members and to take direction from engineers and/or experienced technicians in order to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.

Requirements

High School diploma
1 to 3 years of experience in related field, including performance consistent with said experience.
Able to safely lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a scientific/technical discipline a strong plus
Minimal experience with the following is preferred. An aptitude in the following is desired: Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Pneumatics, Troubleshooting, Hands on experience with repair, cGMP, Documentation

Responsibilities

Have a moderate understanding of electronic circuits, mechanical systems, and pneumatic devices.
Should have moderate proficiency using hand tools, soldering equipment, and diagnostic software.
Perform engineering activities of moderate complexity which are generally considered within the realm of a manufacturing engineering technician.
Uses engineering concepts, company SOPs/WIDs, department SOPs/WIDs to assist in a variety of moderately complex or difficult technical tasks.
Works on problems of basic to moderate and complexity.
Generally works on a team with engineers and other experienced technicians.
Receives direct oversight from experienced technicians and mentoring from engineers of all levels.
Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Defense Quality System.
Contributes to technical decisions made by experienced technicians and subject to review by engineers/engineering managers.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Bonus eligible
9/8/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
401k - company match of 5% regardless of participation and up to a total of 9.5% company match if contributing
160 Hours of PTO (prorated from date of hire)
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break from the work week between December 24 thru December 31
Participation in Company's Wellness Program (discounted medical premiums)
Multiple Company Sponsored Events Each Year (catered breakfast/lunch, holiday parties, snacks)
Convenient location near I-15 and Trax Station
Free Parking