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Lead Automation Technician - 2nd Shift
12500 Whitewater Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 US
Job Description
The Lead Automation Technician, Manufacturing-Second Shift does the setup, troubleshooting and operation of manufacturing equipment and provides technical support throughout products lifecycle from product development through commercial production. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead the technical manufacturing process to include setup, calibrating and operating automated equipment.
- Optimize manufacturing process 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.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- High School diploma or equivalent, and trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent experience in high volume manufacturing automation. Automation technician certification preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in automated manufacturing, with experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- 5+ years of experience working with automation and packaging equipment.
- Experience in medical devices, 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.
- Ability to contribute engineering support to technical plans and reports.
- Strong knowledge of Good Documentation (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing (GMP) Practices required.
- Extensive experience with developing, validating, operating, and troubleshooting automated assembly and packaging/cartoning equipment.
- Experience in serialization and familiarity with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
- Background in industrial controls and PLCs.
The most likely base pay range for this position is $32 - $49 per hour. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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