Job Description
Job Responsibilities
* Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project.
* Participates in continuous improvement projects.
* Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
* Writes and/or executes, and reports on validation activities.
* Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.
* Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine proper settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.
* Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
* Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
* Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment.
* Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
* Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process troubleshooting efforts as needed.
* Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
* Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
* Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required.
* Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.
* Provide technical guidance to others (internal and external) as required.
* Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for complex projects.
* Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor.
* Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows.
* Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery.
Qualifications:
* Strong accountability and ownership.
* Strong leadership and project management skills.
* Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.
* Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols.
* Technical Software Skills Preferred:
* PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
* HMI: Allen-Bradley
* Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
* Electrical: Hands on troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
* Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
* Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa
* Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
* Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server