ElectroMechanical Technician I 1st Shift

Sharp Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Services is seeking an experienced maintenance specialist to support and operate high-speed packaging equipment. The role involves troubleshooting electromechanical systems, calibrating sensors, and performing preventative and on-demand maintenance in a cGMP production environment.

You will collaborate across Operations and Quality, train new operators, and document all activities. The position requires adaptability to varying shifts and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with high-speed automated packaging equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of cGMP production environments and EHS guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machine breakdowns with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Operate packaging equipment to support daily operations.
• Assist in training and developing new machine operators and mechanics.
• Record data into process check sheets.
• Troubleshoot and adjust sensors, online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR/OCV vision equipment.
• Verify calibration status of gauges and controllers.
• Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance and document activities.
• Maintain daily communication with team members and attend required meetings.
• Complete maintenance work orders and log them in the Blue Mountain system.
• Work hours may vary based on business needs.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting of sensors, printing, barcode scanning, and vision equipment.
• Support PLC and ladder logic related troubleshooting.
• Handle electrical troubleshooting including controls, servos, robotics, and MV systems.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming (structured text &

Tools

OCR/OCV vision equipment

Blue Mountain system

Barcode scanning

Temperature controllers & gauges

Job description

We’re part of a team where ideas spark change. At Sharp we embrace innovation; we are open to new technology and new thinking. Each day we volunteer ideas, ask questions, and encourage others to do the same - always trying to make things better. Our culture celebrates learning and we expand our skills and gain new knowledge with every project and initiative.

Primary responsibilities include operations support in setup, maintenance, and operation of high-speed automatic packaging equipment. Electromechanical troubleshooting skills are required to effectively support and assist in the maintenance and operation of automated packaging equipment. Maintains a cGMP production environment and standards throughout the production area(s). Adheres to workplace environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures while actively promoting and enforcing adherence. Essential Duties will require a close-knit integration with various departments including Operations and Quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machine breakdowns in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Operate packaging equipment to support daily operational activities.
• Assist in training and developing new machine operators and mechanics.
• Record data into process check sheets.
• Troubleshoot and adjust sensors, online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR/OCV vision equipment.
• Verify the calibration status of measurement gauges, including temperature controllers, thermocouples, air and vacuum gauges, and timers.
• Performs Preventative and On Demand Maintenance activities, including calibration of packaging equipment, overseeing OEM support and calibration specialist personnel, and appropriately documents all activities per Sharps procedures.
• Maintain daily correspondence with team members and attend meetings when required.
• Complete preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders, logging them in the Blue Mountain system.
• Work hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting including sensors, setup and adjustment of online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR/OCV vision equipment.
• PLC Knowledge and basic programming in structured text and ladder logic to aid in troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting including controls, servos, robotics, and medium voltage control systems.
• Communicates complex technical issues and troubleshooting strategies both internally and externally.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
• We believe it is a privilege to work in the life science industry.
• We believe that our work matters.
• We are united through our values and our common purpose which is to help our clients succeed and ensure their patients who have medical needs can live a better life.

Sharp Packaging Services works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We are made up of two dynamic international divisions, Sharp Packaging Solutions and Sharp Clinical Services. Together our 1,600-strong team works from state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ve built an exceptional global reputation for the design, serialisation and production of innovative, cost-effective compliance packaging for even the most complex products. Our extensive range includes blister packs, bottles, pouches and stick packs, but our expertise goes far beyond, enabling us to support your product through every stage of design, development, manufacture and delivery. Our clinical services division is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative clinical supply chain services, with a talented and highly experienced team that can handle every aspect of your supply chain. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labelling, distribution, Qualified Person auditing and comparator sourcing.