Manufacturing Technician

Sartorius; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support assembly, testing, and problem solving across electronic, optical, and mechanical sub-systems in a fast-paced onsite environment. The role emphasizes safe operations, quality adherence, and precise reporting to shift leadership.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in manufacturing, strong documentation interpretation, and experience configuring software for new assemblies, plus solid MS Office skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing position.
• Assembling complex mechanical or electronic systems.
• Troubleshooting and testing systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing operations within the Manufacturing Department as defined by Production Team Lead and Value Stream Manager.
• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Assemble products to support Manufacturing Assembly teams to meet daily production rates.
• Problem solve issues with complex instruments.
• Ensure production operations meet requested quality and safety standards.
• Follow safety rules related to equipment and people.
• Report production details to the shift leader.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Troubleshooting

Reading technical docs

Basic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Testing equipment

Software configuration/installations

Job description

As the Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for supporting assembly, Problem Solving and in-line testing of Manufacturing operations as well as assembling, testing electronic, optical and mechanical sub-systems in the requested quantity, quality and time limit based on the orientations set by the Production Team Lead and/or Value Stream Manager. This is an onsite role.

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 his/her/their 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 able 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
• Worklife 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: 401k (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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [e-mail].

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