Senior Engineering & Equipment Technician

Bio-Techne • Wallingford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering & Equipment Technician plays a critical role in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment used to produce consumable microfluidic cartridges and capillary-based Western Blot cartridges in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. This position serves as a senior technical resource supporting production uptime, equipment reliability, process improvements, and engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Expert troubleshooting and repair capability on automated manufacturing and electro-mechanical equipment
• Proficiency using diagnostic instrumentation: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, actuators, sensors, pneumatics, vacuum systems, fluid handling equipment, and automated systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O drawings, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams
• Strong root-cause analysis, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Must be capable of working effectively in a team environment
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical disciplines or equivalent work experience
• 5-8+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated history of resolving complex equipment failures and mentoring less experienced technicians

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to PLC’s, HMI’s, National Instruments, Beckhoff, & software environments that control these devices
• Experience leading equipment reliability improvement initiatives
• Understanding manufacturing processes: Machining, molding, assembly, and material properties
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of production equipment through advanced diagnostics, repair, calibration, adjustment, and component replacement
• Lead troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, fluidic, and motion-control systems
• Utilize oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power analyzers, current probes, and other diagnostic tools to identify root causes of equipment failures
• Serve as the technical escalation point for recurring or high-impact equipment failures
• Perform and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment and process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Participate in validation and qualification activities for equipment modifications and process improvements
• Train, mentor, and develop operators and technicians in setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and support ISO 13485 requirements
• Be prepared to gather and show records of maintenance & calibration events during audit cycles
• Assist with facility and infrastructure equipment as required

Benefits

• competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield
• 401k plans
• employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• mentorship
• promotional opportunities
• training and development
• tuition reimbursement
• internship programs
• employee resource groups
• volunteer paid time off
• employee events
• charity drives
• accrued leave policy with paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree