Automation Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV (Weekend Nights)

2 Days ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Automation Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV is responsible for providing high-level equipment support to consumable Manufacturing areas on Automation lines. This involves troubleshooting and solving equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to minimize downtime. The technician will work in a cross-functional team including Production, Manufacturing Support, and Engineering. Responsibilities also include supporting MES software and PLC packages, identifying potential equipment improvements, and participating in the validation of equipment and processes. The role requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and adherence to FDA regulations and BioMerieux standards.
Must have:
  • Supports automated manufacturing processes.
  • Performs troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Builds routines for equipment troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoots MES software and PLC packages.
  • Identifies potential equipment improvements.
  • Supports problem root cause identification.
  • Possesses interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Trains under Automation Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Pays close attention to details.
  • Supports equipment and process validation.
  • Represents Automation Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Provides on-call support.
  • Complies with FDA regulations and policies.

Job Details

Position Summary:

The Automation Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Technician works on a cross-functional team to provide high level equipment support to the consumable Manufacturing areas on Automation lines used in production. Partners with internal teams; Production, Manufacturing Support, Manufacturing Engineering, and Automation Manufacturing Engineering, to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues. Leverages experience and skillset to implement best practices within the realm of equipment automation by identifying root causes and implementing solutions to minimize equipment downtime. Contributes to the resolution of complex manufacturing engineering problems, with emphasis on automated equipment.

SHIFT SCHEDULE: Friday thru Sunday: 6:00pm to 6:30am (3 X 12 hour) 6p-6:30a

 

Primary Duties:

  • Supports automated consumable product/reagent manufacturing processes.
  • Performs extensive troubleshooting and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment, including support of complex repairs, when needed.
  • Able to build routines and gather data for equipment troubleshooting/issue investigations, as directed by Automation Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Troubleshoots existing MES software and Automation PLC packages to support maintenance and Engineering teams in production line support.
  • Utilize prior experience and automation related knowledge to identify potential equipment/process improvements.
  • Supports in identifying root causes of problems and presents possible solutions.
  • Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills, a willingness to work collaboratively and take direction from other team members.
  • Works alongside and trains under Automation Manufacturing Engineers on both technical skills and BioMerieux best practices.
  • Critical thinking and ability to pay close attention to details.
  • Support in development and execution of validation of equipment and processes consistent with FDA standards.
  • Act as a representative of Automation Manufacturing Engineering with emphasis on sustainment in new automation/equipment development efforts.
  • Provide on call support, as assigned, to all reagent manufacturing areas.
  • Perform all work in compliance with FDA regulations, company policy and within the guidelines of BioMerieux Quality System.
  • Performs Primary Duties in a clean room environment.

 

Supplemental Data:

Minimal travel, if needed.

 

Training and Education:

Associate’s Degree – Work Experience in lieu of degree, 10+ years

 

Experience:

Experience in FDA regulated industry preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Automation PLC, programming (5-15 years)
    • Safety Circuits
    • Basic Ladder Logic
  • Mechanical and electrical systems (5-15 years)
    • Pneumatics 
    • Electrical schematics
    • Wiring, landing and working electrical panels/components
    • Multimeter use for electrical troubleshooting
  • Equipment and process validation support (5-15 years)
  • Failure investigations, problem solving (5-15 years)
  • Support in onboarding and troubleshooting OEM equipment (5-15 years)
    • HMI 
    • Robotics 
    • Machine vision
    • Middleware and MES
  • Networking knowledge and troubleshooting (5-15 years)
  • Studio 5000 (5-15 years)
    • Trending and tag monitoring for troubleshooting purposes
  • Multi-axis motion control (5-15 years)

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Lifting 10LBS

Pushing 10LBS

Pulling 10LBS

Bending 15% of time

Walking 25% of time

Standing 20% of time

Sitting 20% of time

Typing 20% of time

 

Management Scope:

Decisions with long-term impact: With supervisory review/approval required

Decisions with short-term impact: With little-to-no supervisory review

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at recruitment@biomerieux.com.

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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