Manufacturing Engineer

Artech Information System LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm located in Austin, Texas, is looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician. The role requires performing corrective and preventative maintenance on various manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have 2-3+ years of equipment repair experience and a relevant engineering degree. This position demands independent work, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects efficiently. The employer offers competitive terms for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of equipment repair experience is required.
• Knowledge of automation and electrical systems is essential.
• Experience in Biotechnology Manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform Corrective and Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Design and implement improvements to equipment and processes.
• Maintain adequate spare parts on site for manufacturing equipment.
• Plan and manage projects according to timeline and budget.

Skills

Equipment repair experience

Knowledge of equipment automation

Electrical and mechanical experience

Biotechnology Manufacturing experience

Assembly and testing experience

ISO 9001 and GMP knowledge

Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering

AS/Vocational degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Duties:

Perform Corrective Maintenance on manufacturing equipment that includes automated fillers, bottle cappers, labelers as well as manual printers, centrifuges, ovens, distillers, chillers, vacuum systems, fermenters and similar equipment.

Perform Preventative Maintenance on site equipment and ensure all PM’s are completed before due dates.

Identify and implement solutions for equipment and site safety findings.

Assist in design, development, build and management of new production equipment and processes

Design and implement hardware and software improvements to instruments, processes and equipment

Create or modify protocols for equipment or processes.

Maintain adequate spare parts on site for manufacturing equipment

Identifies solution and concepts for engineering problems.

Independently conducts engineering experiments; interprets results and presents findings to stakeholders and implement solutions.

Assist in conducting equipment validations.

Create layout design for new equipment transferring to site.

Planning and managing projects according to timeline and budget

Writing requirements and specification documents for new equipment and technologies

Travel to vendor and other ThermoFisher sites as needed (approximately 20% of the time).

Qualifications

Skills:

2-3+ years of equipment repair experience is required

Knowledge and experience of equipment automation, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, fluidics and software are required.

Experience in Biotechnology Manufacturing is a plus.

Experience with instrument assembly, manufacturing, and testing

Experience building, assembling, wiring equipment

Experience with ISO 9001, 13485 and or GMP a plus

Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing is a plus

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Analytical problem solving skills critical to this role

Demonstrate competence in continuous improvement

Effective team collaboration skills

Education:

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or AS/Vocational degree in an applicable discipline with relevant experience.

Additional Information

Technical Recruiter

Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960

Office: +1.973.967.3585 | Fax: [phone]