Sr. Engineering Technician

Glaukos Corporation; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Glaukos Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for 2nd shift in San Clemente, CA. The role focuses on hands-on technical support to keep production equipment running efficiently within a regulated environment.

You will troubleshoot equipment issues, support qualifications and validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement. Cleanroom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• 6–8 years in regulated manufacturing (medical device/pharma/biotech) support.
• At least 2 years hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ equipment qualifications and compliant documentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP/GDP and Quality System requirements; cleanroom exp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and ensure equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues on the production floor.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation protocols.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and Quality Systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

cGMP GDP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree/Technical certification

Job description

Senior Engineering Technician 2nd Shift* (San Clemente, CA)

*2nd Shift hours: 2:30-11:00 PM

Join a growing manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in keeping production equipment running efficiently, compliantly, and safely within a regulated environment. As a Senior Engineering Technician, you'll provide hands‑on technical support, troubleshoot equipment issues, support equipment qualifications and validations, and partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and ensure equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process‑related issues on the production floor.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and Quality System requirements.
• Assist with investigations, nonconformances (NCs), and CAPA activities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.
• Support operator training on equipment, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 6 to 8 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Experience executing equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintaining compliant documentation.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and Quality System requirements.
• Cleanroom experience highly preferred.

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational excellence while working alongside a collaborative team in a highly regulated, innovative environment.

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