Engineering Technician (3rd shift)

Planet Pharma; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Process Sustaining Engineering Technician for a 1-year contract with potential extension or conversion. The role operates on the 3rd shift 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, supporting manufacturing through hands-on troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate brings electromechanical experience in mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, and automation interfacing, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through hands-on troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support process stability and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Documentation

Mechanical assembly

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation interfacing

Priority management

Job description

Carlsbad, CA (Multiple sites within approximately 1 mile of each other. Candidates must be able to travel between sites as required)

1 year contract, potential for extension or conversion

SHIFT: 3rd 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Prior experience in mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, and automation system interfacing is beneficial. Engineer Techs require strong demonstrated experience in these areas. All candidates should be comfortable managing multiple conflicting priorities and be adaptable to rapid priority changes. Strong documentation skills are required. Candidates must be comfortable creating and maintaining accurate records in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Process Sustaining Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations through hands-on troubleshooting, equipment support, and process improvement activities. This role requires strong electromechanical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated production environment. Technicians are responsible for identifying and resolving equipment issues, supporting process stability, and ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed. Candidates must be comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing production needs.

Requirements

Hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting experience Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly Strong documentation skills Comfortable working in a regulated manufacturing environment Engineering Tech roles are hands-on and require electromechanical troubleshooting experience. Engineering Techs require strong demonstrated experience in mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, and automation system interfacing. All candidates should be comfortable managing multiple conflicting priorities, adapting to rapid priority changes, and working in a fast-paced environment. Strong documentation skills are required, and candidates must be able to create and maintain accurate records in a regulated manufacturing environment. Travel may be required between sites as needed.