2nd Shift Senior Technician, Maintenance

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance of production equipment. In this pivotal role, you will apply your expertise in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting within the medical device industry, contributing to the delivery of life-changing products. You will work cross-functionally with various teams to enhance operational efficiency while adhering to strict regulatory standards. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying competitive salaries and benefits. If you are passionate about equipment maintenance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance required.
• Knowledge of HVAC, pneumatic, and boiler systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly preventive maintenance to prevent equipment downtime.
• Collaborate on troubleshooting to maintain production schedules.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School Program in Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients worldwide.

Role Overview: This role applies skills in the preventive and unexpected in-process maintenance of production equipment for commercial and pre-commercial products, ensuring optimal performance in compliance with EHS, Good Manufacturing, Good Documentation Practices, and other regulatory standards associated with medical device manufacturing.

How you'll make an impact:

The standard hours for this role are Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM.

1. Perform weekly preventive maintenance routines on a range of equipment to prevent downtime.
2. Identify and address equipment failures, performing corrective actions, and documenting incidents, including impact assessments, EWOs, ENCRs, and OOTs.
3. Follow checklists and SOPs for all equipment, recording traceable information in device history records and entering data into the CMMS.
4. Utilize process knowledge to ensure successful machine outcomes, suggest process improvements, and evaluate new equipment for preventive maintenance scheduling.
5. Collaborate on troubleshooting and maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
6. Maintain punctuality, regular attendance, and a full work period.
7. Perform additional duties such as housekeeping, participating in team meetings, and maintaining operational certifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years related experience; knowledge of electrical, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, boiler, autoclave, and HVAC systems is required.
• Completion of a trade school program in electrical, mechanical, or electronics, including internship, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• In-house training on specialty equipment operations.
• Good communication skills and ability to provide professional feedback.
• Proficiency in English reading, speaking, and writing.
• Adherence to EHS, GMP, and documentation standards in a clean room environment.
• Ability to work independently following detailed instructions.
• Teamwork skills, including collaboration with inter-departmental teams and external contacts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and compliance with company safety and environmental protocols.

We offer competitive salaries, performance incentives, and benefits to support our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range is $52,000 to $73,500, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications are accepted while this position is posted.