Equipment Mechanic 3

Hologic, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 3 to support San Diego manufacturing operations.

You will implement and maintain an engineering change order system, perform repairs, and support new product releases. The role involves maintaining lyophilizers, liquid fillers, labeling and packaging lines, water systems, and related equipment with hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP environments preferred.
• Ability to diagnose advanced mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment (lyophilizers, liquid fillers, labeling, packaging, water systems).
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Install electrical power and pneumatic distribution hardware.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts and costs; procure parts as needed.
• Travel between Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance; weekends/shifts may be required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Automation/PLC knowledge

Education

High school or trade school or military

AA degree

BS degree

Military training

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical power tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Fabrication equipment (mills/lathes/drill press)

Job description

Are you an automation equipment technician interested in bringing your blend of experience and ingenuity to an established operation? Contribute to the support for San Diego manufacturing operations equipment.

Hologic is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 3 responsible for implementing and maintaining an engineering change order system including product improvements, repairs, and new product release.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance on lyophilizers, liquid fillers, labeling machines, packaging machines, water system equipment and filtration.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Performs installation of electrical power and pneumatic distribution hardware.
• Interacts with vendors to solve problems, determine part costs and purchase parts.
• Diagnose and repair low voltage DC and AC electrical wiring/hardware
• Maintains equipment shop tools, equipment, and organization
• Writes procedures, documents and reports.
• Travel between various Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance
• Must be able to work weekends or other shifts on occasions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Solid understanding in using various hand tools, multimeters, pneumatic, electrical power tools.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics.
• Awareness of applicable mechanical, electrical and biological safety guidelines and standards.
• Ability to diagnose advanced mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment problems.
• Ability to solve advanced problems associated with programmable logic controllers.
• Knowledge of windows-based computer systems.
• Advanced knowledge of microprocessor and automation controls.
• Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license to support multiple facilities
• Ability to operate mills, lathes, drill press, and power saws for fabrication of machine parts
• Detailed oriented with strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to articulate information to coworkers and supplier
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in a GMP environment preferred

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires High school, Trade school, or Military and 8-10 years related experience or AA and 5-year related experience or BS and 5 years related experience

The annualized base salary range for this role is $59,200 to $88,900 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to the company.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.