Manufacturing Technician

Sartorius North America; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with generous company match

Health and well-being support

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Sartorius North America in Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support operations in the Manufacturing Department. Responsibilities include troubleshooting process issues, assembling products, and maintaining a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. We value effective communication and a collaborative spirit, offering a comprehensive benefits package along with flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing position.
• Experience in assembling complex systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in interpreting technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing operations within the department.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems.
• Assemble products to achieve production targets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Complex mechanical systems

Electronic systems

Job description

Grow with Us — Your Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing operations within the Manufacturing Department as defined by Production Team Lead and Value Stream Manager.
• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems promptly to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Assemble products to support Manufacturing Assembly teams in order to achieve daily production rates given by the Production Manager.
• Problem Solve issues with complex instruments—at times with little to no written instruction or reference materials.
• Realize and control all production operations with the requested quality, while respecting performance constraints and requirements (safety, security and environment).
• Know and follow the safety rules related to equipment and people.
• Report with rigor and precision of their production to the shift leader / team leader.
• Ensure the cleanliness and permanent storage of the work environment.

What Will Convince Us

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing position, including:
  • Assembling complex mechanical or electronic systems.
  • Troubleshooting and testing systems.
  • Providing detailed examples of actually problem‑solving scenarios.
  • Configuring/installing software for new assembly setups.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and perform basic calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent computer literacy and technical aptitude.
• Knowledge of materials, products, equipment and associated processes.
• Excellent knowledge of quality, safety, security and environment standards & procedures.

We Value

• Experience in transmitting scope of work to Production Manager.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate instructions to other team members.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment—team spirit.
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment.

What We Offer

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings.
• Work‑life Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules.
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform.
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”.
• Health & Well‑Being: Wide selection of health and well‑being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) (with generous company match).
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account.
• Company‑Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate.
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.