Sr/ Technician (12h Shift)

Vantive; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a manufacturing/engineering specialist to support machine/process optimization, yield improvement, and technical training. You will work with engineers and operators to analyze issues, implement CAPA, and drive productivity improvements across PMT, SGA and VIP initiatives.

Responsibilities include supporting production with timely machine issue resolution, PM program management, spare parts oversight, and assisting IQ/OQ/PQ validation for new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert on key processes and equipment/ machineries.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of basic design of jigs and fixtures.
• Good understanding of mechanical/electrical drawings and PLC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers to improve machine/ process yield and quality, analyze issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support department goals by leading improvement initiatives and driving productivity, including OEE.
• Provide technical support to production to minimize downtime and manage PM programs.
• Assist new machine/start-up activities, IQ/OQ/PQ validation and training materials.
• Engage with engineers, supervisors and suppliers to exchange information and propose resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with EHS procedures and requirements.

Skills

SME on key processes

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical/electrical drawings

PLC knowledge

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist Engineers to improve machine/ process yield and quality:
   • Analyze machine/ process issue and customer complaint
   • Implement corrective and preventive actions
   • Provide timely engineering support in failure analysis and CAPA resolution
2. Support achievement of department goals:
   • Participate and lead in PMT, SGA and VIP initiative. Drive and lead in OEE and productivity improvement
   • Provide technical expertise for employee teams and implementation of employee suggestions (Kaizen)
   • Further enhance machine performance (e.g. OEE ) through process modification, simplification and improvement
3. Technical support to production:
   • Provide timely support to resolve machine issue and breakdown so as to minimize unplanned production downtime
   • Manage and implement effective PM program
   • Spare parts management
4. New machine/ product start-up:
   • Assist to execute IQ, OQ & PQ validation.
   • Compile and prepare training materials, and conduct training to technicians and operators on machine operations.
   • Identify/ evaluate alternative methods or technologies
5. Engagement with engineers/supervisors and suppliers:
   • Technical exchange of information
   • Input on issues and come up with proposals on resolution
   • Evaluation of purchase parts, request for quotation
6. Responsible for compliance to EHS procedure and requirement.

Skill Set and/or Experience:

• An SME (Subject Matter Experts) on key processes and equipment/ machineries
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding/knowledge in basic design of jigs and fixtures
• Good understanding of mechanical/electrical drawings and control system (PLC)
• A team player, resourcefulness, good attitude and teamwork