Assembler

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a capable Assembly Technician to contribute to the manufacturing of medical devices at multiple stations. The role requires following detailed work orders, drawings, and SOPs while maintaining data integrity in manufacturing systems.

Candidates should have 4 years of related experience and a secondary education background; medical device assembly experience is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for ongoing line performance and safety

Qualifications

• 4 years of previous related experience required.
• Secondary Education and previous medical device assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical devices at multiple stations with accuracy and on schedule using work orders and drawings; navigate drawings on computer systems and enter parts status data.
• Reconcile inventory at start of day and during transition to next work order; ensure components and tools are ready for the build.
• Follow SOPs; record traceable information on device history records and enter data into manufacturing data systems as required.
• Coach and train lower level employees; monitor line performance and provide guidance in the absence of the Lead.
• Perform line clearance; clean and sanitize work stations at shift start and during transitions.
• Self-assess and review colleagues' work; escalate issues to supervisor and provide constructive feedback.
• General duties include housekeeping of the work area.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy (read/write/speak)

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Quality and EH&S adherence

Education

Secondary Education

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Use a broad range of higher tools and equipment to complete assembly of medical devices precisely and in a timely fashion at each multiple work stations, - advanced proficiency in specified operations - following work order instructions and drawings, using computers to navigate drawings, and entering parts status data. Inventory reconciliation at start of day and when transitioning to next work order.
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and may enter data into manufacturing data systems.
• Provide coaching and training to lower level employees, monitor the line performance, evaluate and demonstrate correct approach on work of other employees, in the absence of the Lead.
• May perform line clearance, i.e., cleaning and sanitizing work stations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders. Ensure all required components and tools are ready for the build.
• Self-assessment of work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, and sequential review of colleagues work, providing constructive team feedback, including escalating work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction.
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping

Education and Experience:

• 4 years of previous related experience required
• Secondary Education and previous medical device assembly experience preferred

Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, speak English, and have elementary-level understanding of numerical functions
• Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
• Work in a Team environment, primarily work with colleagues and supervisor
• Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues based on sequential work reviews and follow up with colleagues to ensure understanding
• Flexibility to work overtime to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.