Production Maintenance Technician 2 (2nd Shift)

Illumina•San Diego, CA

3d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is part of the equipment engineer team who provides expertise, service, and support to San Diego Illumina headquarters by maintaining equipment at world-class levels in a fast pace regulated environment and providing high-level reliability exceeding Illumina’s dynamic development and manufacturing demands. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will support the day to day manufacturing equipment maintenance operations by owning high complexity maintenance task and challenges, with minimal supervision. This individual will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies helping Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline in a reliable and sustainable manner.

Requirements

Ability to operate in a fast pace environment, adapt to changes in priority, and redirect efforts as necessary.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Windows
Advanced data collection, hands-on skills and able to summarize results
Excellent math and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written documentation skills in English
Experience using engineering troubleshooting tools
Experience with electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience with optical/mechanical/electrical and or fluidic systems
At least 4 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Automated liquid handler repair and troubleshooting is preferred
Chemical Analytical equipment repair and troubleshooting is preferred
Experience in high volume manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) would be a plus
Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries would be an advantage
High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

Able to complete high complexity tasks with minimal supervision and report/track progress through a digital ticketing system.
Capable of executing procedures without established instructions and capable of referencing written documentation.
Escalate problems to engineers, suggest solutions, and work with engineers to address advanced issues.
Independently plan, coordinate, and execute multiple parallel activities like calibrations, preventive maintenance, supplier support, and project activities with minimal guidance to ensure work is completed on-time.
Make suggestions for continuous improvement and cost savings
Monitors equipment technical performance and manage technical inventory for area of responsibility with minimal oversight.
Use optical, mechanical, electrical, and or fluidics knowledge to perform equipment troubleshooting.
Work in a team environment to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
While performing the duties of this job, is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, or wear safety gear. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.