Manufacturing Engineer Technician II - Senior

Merz North America•Caledonia, WI

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, primarily in cleanroom operations. The role supports equipment operation, monitoring, setup, troubleshooting, and basic adjustments to help maintain reliable production. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering to address equipment issues, support equipment improvements, and reduce downtime while developing broader technical troubleshooting and equipment reliability skills. The position may be filled at the Manufacturing Engineering Technician II, III, IV, or Senior level based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated equipment troubleshooting capabilities. The role primarily supports second-shift manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Associate of Science (A.S.) in a technical field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant hands-on manufacturing equipment experience.
Training or education related to mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment, or a related technical discipline.
1–2 years of experience setting up, troubleshooting, maintaining, or supporting manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
General knowledge of cleanroom procedures.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
Basic communication skills to take instructions and provide feedback to supervisors about production issues.
Knowledge of basic measuring techniques, including scales, rulers, and U.S. and metric measurements.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Ability to operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Ability to recognize equipment abnormalities and respond appropriately.
Basic problem-solving skills and ability to support equipment troubleshooting.
Initiative and ability to work independently with general guidance.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience with automation controls and basic PLC systems.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical systems in a GMP-regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Experience in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, primarily during second-shift operations.
Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormal conditions, and support equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and changeovers.
Troubleshoot routine mechanical and operational equipment issues and assist with restoring equipment to normal operation.
Escalate complex or recurring issues to senior technical personnel, Maintenance, or Engineering as appropriate.
Support equipment improvements focused on reliability, performance, and ease of operation; assist with testing and implementing equipment modifications and provide feedback on production issues.
Perform basic equipment adjustments and minor repairs within established training and authorization.
Support Maintenance with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
Document equipment issues, troubleshooting activities, adjustments, and repairs as required.
Follow applicable procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and GMP practices.
Provide hands-on equipment support to manufacturing personnel and assist with equipment setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
Serve as an additional technical resource during second-shift manufacturing operations.