Advanced Technician, Process/Manufacturing Engineering (Night Shift)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking an Advanced Technician in Process/Manufacturing Engineering to minimize equipment downtime and provide engineering support on the swing shift. This role involves working closely with production teams, conducting root cause analyses of equipment issues, and applying Lean techniques to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate should have a technical degree and extensive experience in automated industrial environments, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of maintenance experience in a highly automated industrial environment.
• Experience in pneumatics, instrumentation, hydraulics, or vision systems.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory standards such as cGMP, FDA QSR, or ISO.

Responsibilities

• Work part of a cross‑functional production support team to reduce downtime impact.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues and conduct root cause analysis on electrical problems.
• Liaise with production supervisors to prioritize equipment downtime.
• Apply Lean techniques to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate records and handle environmental, health, and safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Hydraulics

Vision systems

Electronics knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical degree or diploma

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Technician, Process/Manufacturing Engineering (Swing Shift) at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for minimizing equipment downtime, providing engineering support to production, completing maintenance work, and resolving equipment problems to ensure hourly targets are met.

Hours Of Work

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm–12:00 am, Friday 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross‑functional production support team to reduce downtime impact on production lines.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues and conduct root cause analysis, focusing on electrical problems from 24 V DC to 3‑phase supplies.
• Liaise with production supervisors, coordinators, and senior engineers to prioritize equipment downtime.
• Apply Lean techniques (DBS Tolls) to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Generate shift handovers, maintain accurate records, and handle environmental, health, and safety issues while ensuring compliance with all standards.

Essential Requirements

• Technical degree or diploma with 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a highly automated industrial environment.
• Experience in pneumatics, instrumentation, hydraulics, or vision systems.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory standards such as cGMP, FDA QSR, or ISO.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and software‑controlled systems.
• Structured and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.
• Experience identifying and leading continuous improvement projects.
• PLC programming and proficiency in electrical control systems.
• Mechanical and pneumatic production line system experience.