Work Cell Technician: Rotating Day Shift 7:00am - 7:00pm Production Enfield, CT (US)

Eppendorf AG; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

Career growth

Cleanroom environment

Job summary

Eppendorf AG is seeking an Automation/Production Technician in Enfield, CT to diagnose and repair automated production equipment, optimize workcells, and ensure high-quality output. The role involves preventive maintenance, data documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a cleanroom setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on experience with automated equipment, strong root-cause analysis, and comfort with pneumatics and sensors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with operating automated production equipment.
• Strong root-cause analysis and technical judgement.
• Experience with production environment machinery and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment and workcells.
• Set up, start up, and optimize automated lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to reduce downtime.
• Document production and maintenance data accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Sensors

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

How you can make an impact

• Rotating 12-hour Day Shift: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

• Provide hands‑on technical support for production‑related equipment issues by diagnosing failures, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and restoring automated workcells to safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

• Perform daily quality checks on pipette tips and packaging components by identifying defects, isolating nonconforming product, and supporting mold cavity blocking and unblocking activities in accordance with established procedures.

• Troubleshoot, adjust and repair injection molding and automation equipment, including sensors, pneumatic valves, air cylinders, robotics, gears, pulleys, belts, and other mechanical and electrical components.

• Set up, start up and optimize automated workcells and packaging lines, including label printers, shrink-wrap machines, and related auxiliary equipment, to support stable production and consistent product quality.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, routine adjustments, and minor corrective repairs on automated production equipment using appropriate tools and procedures to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.

• Accurately document production, maintenance and quality data, communicate equipment status and recurring issues, and support the prioritization of troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement activities to maintain safe and efficient cleanroom production.

What sets you apart

• High school diploma or equivalent and approximately 3+ years of hands‑on experience with operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated production equipment. Experience as an Automation, Maintenance, or Workcell Technician is preferred.

• Strong technical judgement and root cause analysis skills.

• Comfortable working with pneumatics, sensors, gears, pulleys, belts, and related mechanical and electrical components in a production environment.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with peers, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners and assist with training others.

What we offer

• Compensation: $25.00–$26.00 per hour, plus eligibility for a bonus program that recognizes your contributions to product quality, equipment uptime, and productivity.

• Purpose and impact. Help produce high-quality pipette tips used by laboratories worldwide to support research and improve human health.

• Comprehensive benefits. A competitive total rewards package, including health, financial, and education benefits, designed to support you through different stages of life.

• Growth opportunities. Ongoing technical development, exposure to advanced molding and automation technologies, and potential career paths within Production, Automation, or Technical Service.

• Collaborative environment. Work closely with the Quality Assurance, Automation, Molding, and Production teams in a cleanroom environment where precision, safety, and continuous improvement are valued.