Senior Automation Technician
Minnetonka, MN
Duration:
12-month contract
Schedule:
Standard working hours
Pay Range:$40-45/hr (W2)
Our client is a leading biotechnology company focused on innovative therapeutic solutions. The Senior Automation Technician will be responsible for setup, troubleshooting, and operating manufacturing equipment while providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle from product development through commercial production.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Lead the technical manufacturing process to include setup, calibrating, and operating automated equipment.
- Optimize manufacturing processes to minimize equipment downtime.
- Monitor and troubleshoot processes and machines.
- Work with Engineers to design, build, and test solutions to a variety of technical problems.
- Collect data and write daily reports for Engineering and Production.
- Run diagnostics and calibrate equipment, perform engineering tests, and support equipment functionality as needed.
- Conduct experiments and investigations in collaboration with Engineers.
- Order technical components and spare parts for equipment.
- Provide guidance and training to the manufacturing team.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by offering suggestions and evaluating processes.
- Maintain records and assist with production assembly.
- Assist in preventive maintenance (PM) and maintenance activities.
- Manage internal and external relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent, and trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience in high volume manufacturing automation.
- Engineering or Automation technician certification preferred.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in automated manufacturing, with experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- 3+ years of experience working with automation and packaging equipment.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, GMP, or regulated industry.
- Experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Experience with Lean principles and metrics, problem solving methodologies, DMAIC, SPC, process capability analysis.
- Experience with developing, validating, operating, and troubleshooting automated assembly and packaging/cartoning equipment.
- Familiarity with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and serialization.
- Demonstrated experience in the training and development of employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in performing product and/or process investigations.
- Lead or supervisory experience a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
- Technical, equipment, and software knowledge is necessary.
- Background in industrial controls and PLCs with working knowledge in robotics and/or mechanical components.
- Strong knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are required.
- Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability.
- Ability to contribute engineering support to technical plans and reports.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to perform physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands.
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