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Tech, R&D/QA Eng

Irvine, CA 92614

Posted: 02/21/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 598271 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 20-26/hr
*Depending on experience

Summary:

The main function of a technician is to set-up and execute feasibility studies, experiments, and tests - both creating and following established protocols - to develop findings for the validation and improvement of equipment and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for Engineering review. Operate a variety of test equipment to assess characteristics of the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Consult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and/or production runs. Support related to equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework support work necessary.
  • Review documentation and take appropriate actions to ensure that information is appropriately catalogued and follow through to validation and qualification of equipment, including transferring information to appropriate locations, e.g., ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval.
  • Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS,PLM) to update documentation in systems.
  • Follow through with development of training and documentation materials, based on collaboration with Engineering, including identifying opportunities for modification and making recommendations, enabling the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes; applying knowledge of processes to devise process changes in collaboration with Engineering.
  • May lead projects related to new equipment validation, equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework.
  • Identify potential improvement opportunities and propose solutions to optimize process and/or equipment, e.g., re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, for Engineering review.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to technicians.

Additional Skills:
  • Excellent computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Suite; ERP/MRP systems experience preferred
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English, and good communication skills required
  • Knowledge of and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision
  • Proven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projects
  • Substantial knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
  • Knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment

Education and Experience:
  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of experience required

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.