Sr. PMC Technician

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The PMC Technician 3 works under general direction, following department procedures and oral and written instructions. The role ensures equipment, fixtures, and tooling (EFT) are calibrated before their due dates and available for manufacturing or product inspection. The technician performs preventive maintenance on schedule using applicable ERP systems and supports unplanned maintenance in a timely manner. They report or escalate equipment and fixture productivity issues and repairs not covered by PMC documentation or work instructions. The role maintains equipment through inspections, lubrication, adjustments, repairs, preventive maintenance, and calibration; records work and results in ERP/SAP; coordinates internal and external service and calibration; manages schedules, suppliers, spare parts, and purchase orders; and works with Engineering and cross-functional teams to support equipment uptime and compliance with ISO/FDA quality standards. The technician may also support production or Engineering during equipment and process validation and participate in continuous-improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or technical career degree.
Five years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment related to preventive maintenance.
For U.S. sites, ability to read, write, and understand English; English proficiency is preferred for Mexico sites.
Proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft Office.
Experience conducting 6S maintenance.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including decimals, and calculate averages, percentages, and ranges using a calculator as needed.
Ability to determine nominal, minimum, and maximum values from specifications and tolerances.
Ability to follow standard instructions and apply practical judgment in routine, standardized situations with minimal variation.
Ability to work effectively independently and with team members and cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives.
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, motors, and shafts.
Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and other technical issues, including identifying root causes.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components, and operation, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions.
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues, including familiarity with wiring, control panels, and automation systems.
Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation.
Familiarity with PLCs and other software-driven manufacturing control systems.
Understanding of purchase-order processes, invoice reconciliation, and negotiation.
Ability to perform master scheduling.
Ability to perform extensive walking and repetitive physical motions, including squatting, bending, and lifting.
Ability to lift, load, and unload parts and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of technical or professional studies.
Electromechanical, electronic, or mechanical engineering education, or a similar background.
Understanding of mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Basic electronic knowledge.
Competence using a range of hand and power tools, including specialized measuring instruments such as dial calipers, multimeters, micrometers, and feeler gauges.

Responsibilities

Follow corporate, safety, and production procedures and regulations, maintain attendance, complete required training, and perform other assigned duties in line with department performance targets.
Record test logs and daily activity reports as required, and escalate safety, quality, and other issues to a supervisor or manager.
Perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs on machinery according to work instructions and procedures.
Complete preventive maintenance and calibration before due dates, including top-level EFT and peripheral assets, and enter results in ERP/SAP.
Record completed asset work in ERP/SAP and update expiration-date labels after preventive maintenance or calibration.
Create Quality Notifications for equipment events, documenting problems and verification results, and follow up on equipment-event forms with cross-functional teams.
Request Engineering Change Orders from Engineering or a Quality Operations Engineer to update PMC documents that do not reflect current activities.
Assign asset numbers to new or modified tooling and fixtures and manage equipment retirement.
Coordinate on-site and off-site calibration and service with external providers.
Identify new vendors and suppliers for equipment and spare parts.
Coordinate calibration, manage spare-parts inventory, and issue and reconcile purchase orders for vendor services.
Create and manage monthly and annual preventive-maintenance and calibration schedules, coordinating with vendors to ensure prompt external-calibration turnaround.
Work with Engineering teams and vendors on acquiring newly developed EFTs and tracking delivery timelines.
Package assets for transfer to outside vendors or other Intuitive sites when required and complete Shipping Authorization Forms for asset, inventory, or equipment transfers when required.
Lead or participate in continuous-improvement projects, kaizen events, or just-do-it events.
Support production and/or Engineering during equipment and process validation as required.