Engineer Tech

Planet Pharma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a manufacturing technician to set-up and execute feasibility studies, experiments, and tests to develop findings for validation and improvement of equipment and processes. You will operate a range of test equipment and analyze results for engineering review, contributing to continuous process optimization.

The role involves collaborating with Engineers and Technicians, updating documentation in JDE/QMS/PLM, and developing training materials for knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience required.
• Excellent computer skills; MS Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and speaking English; good communication.
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP in a medical device environment.
• Strict attention to detail and strong documentation practices.
• Team-oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and production runs and support equipment investigations and rework.
• Review documentation and ensure information is catalogued and transferred to ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling for Engineering approval.
• Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS, PLM) to update documentation in systems.
• Develop training and documentation materials with Engineering to enable knowledge transfer and process changes.
• Lead small projects related to new equipment validation, investigations, and product dispositions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes or equipment and propose re-designs or tool changes for Engineering review.
• Provide coaching and guidance to technicians.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

MS Office

English

Documentation

Validation

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing equipment

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Target PR Range: 18-26/hr DOE

Summary

The main function of a technician is to set-up and execute feasibility studies, experiments, and tests – both creating and following established protocols – to develop findings for the validation and improvement of equipment and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for Engineering review. Operate a variety of test equipment to assess characteristics of the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and/or production runs. Support related to equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework support work necessary.
• Review documentation and take appropriate actions to ensure that information is appropriately catalogued and follow through to validation and qualification of equipment, including transferring information to appropriate locations, e.g., ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval.
• Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS,PLM) to update documentation in systems.
• Follow through with development of training and documentation materials, based on collaboration with Engineering, including identifying opportunities for modification and making recommendations, enabling the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes; applying knowledge of processes to devise process changes in collaboration with Engineering.
• May lead projects related to new equipment validation, equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework.
• Identify potential improvement opportunities and propose solutions to optimize process and/or equipment, e.g., re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, for Engineering review.
• Provide coaching and guidance to technicians.

Additional Skills

• Excellent computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Suite; ERP/MRP systems experience preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English, and good communication skills required
• Knowledge of and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision
• Proven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projects
• Substantial knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment

Education and Experience

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience required