Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Werfen•Bedford, MA

18d•$30 - $37

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Overview Position Summary: Under general supervision, this position supports the production of medical devices. Duties include a variety of technical support and administrative duties related to complex electro-mechanical test equipment and hand fixtures. Duties are performed within a cGMP/regulated environment with proper documentation of work performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years’ experience in comparable work environment.
Trade/vocational school diploma with less than 1 year experience.
Experience with electro-mechanical equipment.
Computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and Word.
English as a primary language
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, operate a multimeter.
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs/Computer Hardware Control.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a Production Environment

Responsibilities

Perform planned and unplanned repair & maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment using data and hands-on diagnostic test equipment.
Work from specifications, schematics and written/verbal instructions.
Interact with production operators and technical staff to fully understand equipment failures and identify root cause.
Review failure trends to identify and implement long term improvements for process.
Perform and document all Preventive Maintenance procedures for the department.
Provide input to the team leader for technical problems.
Ensure proper compliance with all standards and company procedures.
Maintain work area and equipment to ensure parts/tools availability and reliability.