ElectroMechanical Technician I 3rd Shift

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA is seeking a skilled technician to support high-speed packaging operations at our Allentown site. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machine breakdowns in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring continuous production and adherence to cGMP standards.

Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, calibrating sensors and vision systems, and training new operators.

Qualifications

• Proven experience troubleshooting high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic for diagnostics.
• Electrical troubleshooting including controls, servos, robotics, and medium voltage.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machine breakdowns with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Operate packaging equipment to support daily operations.
• Assist in training new machine operators and mechanics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Sensors & vision systems

Team collaboration

Tools

Vision systems

Barcode scanners

Sensors

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:

• A team that values grit, growth, and good energy.
• 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.

Let’s build Sharp. Let’s grow bold. Let’s do more—together.