Senior Instrumentation Technician

Genentech•Daly City, CA

9d•$76,900 - $142,700•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation of analytical and laboratory instruments. The technician will be responsible for collecting and organizing technical data, completing tasks and work orders accurately and on time according to Standard Operating Procedures, and ensuring the safe operation of tools and equipment. The position requires utilizing computer skills for various systems, following lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures, and assisting in the creation or modification of technical documents. The role also includes escorting vendors, processing vendor documentation, assisting with spare parts identification and purchase, and potentially supporting utilities in a cGMP/cGXP environment to minimize downtime. Effective communication with various departments, representation on project teams, and assistance with systems start-up and validation are key. Additionally, the Senior Instrumentation Technician will lead and train peer craftspeople and assist management in task/personnel coordination. Attendance at factory training for equipment is also required. Training requirements include cGMP, Safety, and on-the-job training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:
Completion of an Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering (2-year) curriculum at a technical school with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician.
AA/AS Degree in a related science or engineering major with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician.
Completion of equivalent military training with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician.
Five years in instrumentation and/or analytical instrumentation or a closely related job.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering documents, and schematics.
Ability to build and repair equipment.
Ability to navigate and use corporate intranet, applications, software, standard word processing, and spreadsheet programs.
Highly skilled in one trade discipline; knowledge and application of three others.
Thorough knowledge of the fundamental electrical, mechanical, physical, and operating principles of process instrumentation and systems.
General knowledge of cGMP and GLP practices.

Nice To Haves

Must be customer service oriented with good oral and written communication skills.
Must be organized and dependable.
Must have good attention to details and problem-solving skills.
Must be proficient in coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation of analytical, and laboratory instruments.
Collection and organization of technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.
Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.
Safe operation of tools and shop equipment, and safe execution of work in the field.
Utilize skills and experience to achieve the safe and accurate completion of tasks on their assigned shift in support of plant operations.
Utilize computer skills to navigate and use corporate intranet, standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, maintenance management system, and calibration management system.
Ability to follow and execute lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures.
Assist in the creation or modification of technical documents.
Escort vendors in need of lab access to perform assigned calibration and maintenance work. Ensure vendors provide complete maintenance documentation upon work completion.
Review and process external vendor calibration, PM, and repair documentation per established procedures.
Assist with identification and purchase of spare parts.
May support utilities in a cGMP/cGXP environment, while minimizing instrumentation and equipment downtime.
Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, Engineering, and other departments to ensure satisfactory performance of instruments and systems.
Represent Instrumentation on multidisciplinary project teams and make presentations as required.
Assistance with systems start-up and validation.
Lead and train peer craftspeople in skills necessary to become proficient. Assist management in task / personnel coordination.
Attend factory training for equipment to be supported, maintained, or calibrated.
Provide expertise in the creation or modification of technical documents.
Other tasks as assigned by Instrument Services management.