Engineering Technician 3

Primary Function of Position

This position focuses on building advanced manufacturing hardware, maintaining current production assets, optimizing global line transfers, and keeping lab environments agile to maximize assembly throughput. Based at the Sunnyvale, CA manufacturing site, the ideal candidate will contribute their hands-on skills and attention to detail to a dynamic equipment and automation team that supports the design and assembly of automated equipment for next-generation medical device manufacturing processes.

 

Min 3 - 5 years of experience

 

Essential Job Duties

 

Procure, assemble, and test new equipment, including mechanical, electrical and pneumatic component assembly and integration, to fulfill validation and manufacturing requirements.

 

Physically manage receipt and storage of materials as they arrive

 

Work with engineering to support documentation of equipment including assembly drawing, test protocol, and manufacturing methods.

 

Create and release ECOs for minor updates.

 

Document test results using paper and electronic means (Word, Excel, SAP)

 

Assist with lab organization (5S) and coordinating efficient material transfer flow between planning and equipment engineers to support build timelines.

 

Coordinating execution of equipment shipments between US and international sites (e.g. crating and labeling)

 

Conduct basic troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment issues and provide relevant line support (e.g. equipment adjustment and repair).

 

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

Experience in planning, ordering, assembling, validating, and supporting manufacturing equipment

 

Hands-on with proven ability to work well in a team environment

 

Mechanical/electrical assembly aptitude; Soldering experience a plus

 

Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

 

Good communication and documentation skills. Ability to document data in a clear and organized method

 

Attention to details with focus on quality

 

Good time management skills

 

Ability to review Manufacturing Process Instructions / drawings and provide engineers with redlines/feedback

 

Ability to perform initial troubleshooting of equipment

 

Required Education and Training

 

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent. AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus.

 

Preferred Skills and Experience

 

Experience in medical device field with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar QMS

 

Experience with 5S and lab organization

 

Experience coordinating with Preventative Maintenance and Calibration team for equipment maintenance, calibration, and implementation in Production

 

Experience with ERP/Document Control systems

 

Experience with crating/shipping internationally

 

Experience with V&V or TMV protocol execution

 

Experience with CAD (Solidworks, AutoCAD electrical)