Sr. Equipment Technician

Shifamed; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shifamed, a medical device company in Silicon Valley, seeks an Equipment & Maintenance Technician to manage preventive maintenance and calibration of R&D and production equipment in a GMP/GDP environment. You will troubleshoot, document, and coordinate with engineering and vendors to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated maintenance, ability to read schematics, and familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, while CAD tools like SolidWorks are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; AA/AS degree preferred in a technical field.
• 5+ years of equipment or maintenance technician experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read schematics/assembly drawings; familiarity with calibration principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute preventive maintenance program for PD and production equipment.
• Coordinate equipment calibration program and track due dates.
• Maintain equipment documentation and logs; troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for new, relocated, and repaired equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships for service contracts, parts, and on-site work.
• Fabricate and repair tooling and fixtures for production builds.
• Support facilities systems including air, water, vacuum; coordinate external contractors.
• Maintain GMP/GDP standards and compliant documentation.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical basics

Pneumatic

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Clean room

Education

AA/AS degree in a technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. To learn more about Supira Medical, please visit www.supiramedical.com.

About Shifamed

Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.

Description:

This is a hands-on Equipment & Maintenance Technician role supporting R&D and production equipment in a regulated medical device environment. The position owns preventive maintenance and calibration programs, troubleshoots mechanical/pneumatic/electrical equipment, supports IQ/OQ/PQ and CAPAs, and manages vendors, tooling, fixtures, and facility systems.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:

• Own and execute the preventive maintenance program for PD and production equipment, including schedule development, PM execution, and documentation of results.
• Coordinate the equipment calibration program: schedule internal and external calibrations, track due dates, manage out-of-tolerance events, and maintain calibration records.
• Maintain equipment documentation including equipment logbooks, manuals, PM procedures, calibration certificates, and the equipment master list.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and return equipment to service; elevate to engineering or external vendors as required.
• Provide input and support for execution of Equipment Qualification and Process Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new, relocated, and repaired equipment.
• Manage equipment vendor relationships including service contracts, scheduled service visits, quotes, spare parts inventory, and coordination of on-site contractor work.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures in support of PD and Production builds.
• Support facilities and utilities systems (compressed air, DI water, vacuum, and related systems) and coordinate external contractor activity.
• Support investigations and CAPAs where equipment performance is a contributing factor.
• Maintain safety, quality, and GMP/GDP standards across all manufacturing and lab areas.
• Works in accordance with quality system procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Work Experience:

• High School diploma required - AA/AS degree in a technical field, trade program completion, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of equipment or maintenance technician experience; medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems; ability to read schematics and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with calibration principles, measurement traceability, and out-of-tolerance handling.
• Experience working within a quality management system with clear, contemporaneous documentation practices.
• Experience with maintenance tracking systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ protocol execution is a plus.
• Machining, light fabrication, or 3-D printing experience.
• SolidWorks/ CAD is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose issues, find and test solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and organized - able to hold a recurring schedule without close supervision.
• Comfortable working in a clean room environment.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time, non-exempt, position is between $83,200 to $93,600 + equity + benefits.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to [e-mail].