Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Werfenlife SA.; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,962,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Werfen in Bedford, MA is seeking a production equipment technician to support the manufacturing of medical devices in a cGMP environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems, and work from schematics and instructions to resolve issues with complex manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production staff to identify root causes, implementing improvements, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas; English as primary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or a trade/vocational diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical equipment and manufacturing environments.
• Computer literacy with MS Office (Excel/Word) is required; English is primary language.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned repair & maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical equipment using data and test equipment.
• Work from specifications, schematics and written/verbal instructions.
• Interact with production operators to understand failures and identify root cause.
• Review failure trends to identify long-term improvements for process.
• Perform and document all Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Maintain work area and equipment to ensure parts/tools availability.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

PLCs

Sense of urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational diploma

Experience with electro-mechanical equipment

Tools

Multimeter

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Werfen - Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

2nd

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position supports the production of medical devices. Duties include a variety of technical support and administrative duties related to complex electro‑mechanical test equipment and hand fixtures. Duties are performed within a cGMP/regulated environment with proper documentation of work performed.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Perform planned and unplanned repair & maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical equipment using data and hands‑on diagnostic test equipment.
• Work from specifications, schematics and written/verbal instructions.
• Interact with production operators and technical staff to fully understand equipment failures and identify root cause.
• Review failure trends to identify and implement long term improvements for process.
• Perform and document all Preventive Maintenance procedures for the department.
• Provide input to the team leader for technical problems.
• Ensure proper compliance with all standards and company procedures.
• Maintain work area and equipment to ensure parts/tools availability and reliability.

Budget Managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering team and production operators to maintain complex manufacturing equipment.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, operate a multimeter.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs/Computer Hardware Control.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a Production Environment

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years’ experience in comparable work environment.
• Trade/vocational school diploma with less than 1 year experience.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical equipment.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and Word.
• English as a primary language

International Mobility Required: No

Travel Requirements: None

The hourly rate range for this role is currently $30/hr to $37/hr. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.