Manufacturing Technician (Swing Shift)

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (Swing Shift) to join their Santa Clara team. In this role, you will tackle complex tasks related to equipment design, maintenance, and improvement while supporting the innovation of advanced medical devices. You will play a critical role in enhancing production processes to meet our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Eligible for annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and sick time off benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a manufacturing technician in the medical device industry.
• Experience in equipment preventive maintenance and/or calibration is a plus.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm).

Responsibilities

• Supports development and manufacturing teams by testing specific aspects of products.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues requiring hands-on experience.
• Masters the processes and procedures used to build company products.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Equipment Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Systems

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Manufacturing Technician (Swing Shift) - Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Technician performs complex or specialized technical assignments, often project-based, requiring the ability to work independently. This role may involve designing, developing, maintaining or modifying manufacturing equipment, materials, systems and products. The technician uses sound judgment, a high degree of initiative, creativity in solving, and must adapt to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Manufacturing Technician sets up and maintains equipment to required standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvement of manufacturing methods in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports development and manufacturing teams by testing specific aspects of products, processes, or equipment to meet defined requirements and timelines.

• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues requiring hands-on experience and technical interpretation of procedures and practices.

• Masters the processes and procedures used to build company products, and is qualified to train new employees (including assemblers, technicians, engineers).

• Demonstrates ingenuity, creativity and a high degree of independent action and initiative.

• Communicates effectively with team members and multi-functional partners to ensure the highest quality products, processes, or equipment to meet identified needs.

• Supplies ideas and solutions to improve processes and equipment.

• Analyzes data to identify trends and isolate cause-effect relationships; reports findings and presents progress and plans to engineers and/or management.

• Provides support data for Engineers during qualification and validation studies.

• Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity; initiates or maintains work schedules and project milestones; establishes priorities.

• Facilitates meetings and training sessions on procedures and processes for all levels of technical personnel, including engineers.

• Must be available to support production on Saturdays, as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required with a minimum of 1 year experience as a manufacturing technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or with 3 years’ other relevant hands on medical device experience.

• Must be able to work 2nd shift hours (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm) and overtime as needed to meet business needs.

• Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Quality System requirements such as QSRs, FDA, ISO, MDD and other relevant regulations.

• Understanding of and experience with 5S, Lean, and waste reduction in manufacturing.

• Experience in equipment preventive maintenance and/or calibration is a plus.

• Knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatic systems, and electrical systems.

• Experience in manufacturing processes, systems, and process/product development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, showing flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour workday)

• May be required to lift objects up to 25lbs or more.

• Must be able to work in an air-conditioned office as well as a non-temperature controlled warehouse environment as needed.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay for this position is $39,100-$69,000 annually.

• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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