Equipment Services Technician - Pine Brook, NJ

UnitedHealth Group; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. As an Equipment Services Technician, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing automated pharmacy equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. Your expertise in debugging and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems will be invaluable as you collaborate with engineering and production teams. This hands-on position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the communities served while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about technology and healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in repair and maintenance of automated manufacturing lines.
• Experience with 3-phase 480 volts industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Automation team to optimize pharmacy throughput.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain pharmacy equipment.

Skills

Debugging skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Software PLC

HMI

CMMS

SAP

Beckhoff PLC

Automated Conveyor Lines

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Equipment Services Technician coordinates with the Automation team in supporting and optimizing mail order pharmacy throughput and minimizing downtime through the scheduling and completion of routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and process improvement strategies. The Equipment Services Technician is also responsible for the completion of planned maintenance for the department and automation equipment readiness.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This is a hands-on position that requires solid debugging and troubleshooting skills within Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and PLCs.
• Install, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain various mail order pharmacy equipment and prototyping/testing new improvement projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair/replace faulty electrical components such as: Motors, relays, switches, servos, VFD, and other sensing devices.
• Effectively maintain programming, troubleshoot, determine root causes of failure and perform corrective actions.
• Maintain and repair all of the automation dispensing equipment to operate at optimum throughput and minimum downtime.
• Maintain and track records on all PMs and maintenance work orders.
• Ensure to maintain adequate inventories of spare parts, tools and supplies to support production equipment.
• Record completed work order and parts used within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provide support to the Automation team in finding solutions to complex problems.
• Work with Engineering AES Supervisor and production Leadership in prioritizing maintenance activities and improvement projects to minimal impact production goals.
• High proficiency with problem solving and communication skills.
• Work in collaboration with engineering and production leadership on all equipment related issues.
• Report to upper management on equipment condition and status per down call protocol.
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of an automated manufacturing or distribution line.
• Experience with control logic such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Software PLC, HMI, RSLogic500/5000, and Studio 5000.
• Experience with 3-phase 480 volts industrial electrical systems, electrical wiring, electrical conduit and motor control circuits.
• Experience with maintaining work orders, parts inventory, hours, etc. with computerized systems such as CMMS or SAP.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/pneumatic issues when they occur on the line including, but not limited to, installation, diagnostic, calibration, maintenance/repair of equipment and electronic devices.
• Able to perform this role in an office setting or other company location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experiences with electrical, mechanical maintenance experience within industrial, manufacturing, or automated fulfillment center industries.
• 5+ years of experience working in high volume, multiple shifts, Repacking/Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the following processes: Descrambling, Labeling, Pill Filling, Capping, Weighting, Sorting, and Packaging.
• Beckhoff PLC experience.
• Experience with Automated Conveyor Lines.
• Experience with eMaint CMMS.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance program, policies/procedures.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors and motor controls.

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).