Medical-Device Automation Technician
Forj Medical
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Job summary
Forj Medical is seeking an Automation Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated medical-device setting. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation systems while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and machine-vision components, along with strong
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, control systems, and related production technologies.
- Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion-control systems, and electrical/pneumatic components.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability, uptime, and production schedules.
- Respond to equipment downtime, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and elevate complex issues as needed.
- Support installation, startup, qualification, and validation of new or modified automation equipment and processes.
- Complete approved programming, configuration, and parameter adjustments per change-control and documentation requirements.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and control-system documentation.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, backups, work orders, and technical documentation.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to identify improvements enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
- Work with Quality to ensure automation activities comply with quality-system, regulatory, and validation requirements.
- Assist with spare-parts identification and inventory for critical automation components.
- Train and support operators and technical team members on equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Follow safety requirements, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout, and maintain a clean workspace.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives and other technical projects.
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Job description
Forj Medical is seeking an Automation Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated medical-device setting. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation systems while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and machine-vision components, along with strong
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