Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

Zeus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,005,000 - 140,515,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Specialist to own the plant-wide reliability and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment. You will drive preventive maintenance, qualification, calibration coordination, and continuous improvement to support production objectives.

This role requires ensuring compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR 820) and ISO 13485 within the company's Quality Management System, partnering with Production, Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of manufacturing equipment from installation through retirement.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and ensure calibration coordination.
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT) and validation documentation.
• Lead improvements to equipment reliability, uptime, and MTTR.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and documentation updates.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment systems

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality/regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Calibration management software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist serves as the plant-wide owner of manufacturing equipment reliability, lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, qualification, and continuous improvement. This role establishes and maintains the systems, documentation, and maintenance strategies necessary to ensure manufacturing equipment remains safe, compliant, reliable, and capable of supporting production objectives.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist is responsible for the complete lifecycle of manufacturing equipment—from specification and installation through qualification, maintenance, calibration coordination, upgrades, and retirement. This role partners closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Facilities to maximize equipment availability, support new product introductions, and drive continuous operational improvement.

This role complies with FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485 requirements and adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Equipment Ownership
• Serve as the technical owner for manufacturing equipment including:
• Assembly equipment
• Manufacturing fixtures
• Test equipment
• Packaging equipment
• Inspection equipment
• Automated manufacturing systems
• Production support equipment
• Equipment Lifecycle Management
• Develop equipment standards and specifications.
• Support equipment selection and procurement.
• Coordinate equipment installation and commissioning.
• Maintain equipment history and lifecycle documentation.
• Develop long-term equipment replacement strategies.
• Preventive Maintenance Program
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the plant's preventive maintenance program.
• Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities for predictive and reliability-centered maintenance improvements.
• Equipment Qualification & Validation
• Support equipment qualification activities including:
• Installation Qualification (IQ)
• Operational Qualification (OQ)
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Equipment change assessments
• Equipment commissioning
• Validation documentation support
• Equipment Reliability & Performance
• Monitor equipment uptime and downtime trends.
• Lead root cause investigations related to equipment failures.
• Improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Recommend upgrades and modifications that improve equipment performance.
• Calibration Coordination
• Own the coordination of production equipment calibration activities.
• Maintain calibration schedules and records.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Quality to ensure calibration requirements are maintained.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain and control:
• Equipment specifications
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Equipment operating procedures
• Maintenance records
• Spare parts documentation
• Equipment history files
• Continuous Improvement
• Standardize equipment maintenance practices across the plant.
• Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and uptime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with:
• Production
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Facilities
• Supply Chain
• Validation
• Equipment suppliers and service providers
• SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position does not have supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience
• 5+ years supporting manufacturing equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS software.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification and validation.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
• COMPENTENCIES:
• Manufacturing equipment systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Equipment troubleshooting
• IQ/OQ and equipment qualification principles
• Calibration coordination
• Root cause analysis
• Equipment documentation and change control
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Visual Acuity - The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Working Conditions - The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as, gloves, frocks, hair and beard covers, face protection, foot protection, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• This role is an in-person role due to the nature of supporting internal engineering and manufacturing teams.
• TRAVEL:
• There is no travel requirement for this position
• OTHER DUTIES:
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The pay range for this position is $47.12/hour-$49.04/hour

About Us

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.

Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.

Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.

At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.

Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision

Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives

Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better

Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?