Technical Engineer

Otsuka ICU Medical • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Drives technical projects, equipment installation, equipment preparation before
it can be released for production, improvements
for the assigned business unit
to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, customer service and safety of
Austin pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing processes and
equipment, suggest and evaluate improvement alternatives, and assists with
implementation of process improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provide
technical support for production and maintenance when problems are persistent.
Provide technical support to Validation.

Requirements

• Competent in your domain. Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.
• Has a basic understanding of best practices. Has a basic to intermediate understanding of engineering discipline.
• Have awareness of the broader equipment strategy and contribute to it.
• Ability to receive general project direction from project manager or upper management depending on the criticality of the situation.
• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required: Any engineering field. Preferred disciplines are: Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Preferred experience: manufacturing equipment, maintenance and / or experience as process engineer implementing improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in pharmaceuticals or a regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production operations and perform data analysis of performance including downtime, efficiency, scrap rates etc. to identify, evaluate and implement continuous improvements.
• Working to become SME. Participate in and start to lead troubleshooting of issues arising in existing processes.
• Performs developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.
• Participate in development of URS, work instructions and specifications. Provides technical input for project scope development and execution.
• Work closely with project engineers to support project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and supports validation for new equipment. Participates in large project teams.
• Train new employees in the use of equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures.
• Develops and delivers working relationships and communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers, production, quality, and maintenance) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Work on special projects as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level