Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The normal working hours for this role are anticipated to be Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. The Reliability Engineering Technician is responsible for Reliability and troubleshooting of bioMérieux manufacturing, formulation, filling, and packaging equipment systems within the site quality management system processes.
- Reliability of Manufacturing, Formulation, Filling, and Packaging Equipment
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential reliability risks for all production equipment.
- Analyze equipment performance data to forecast potential failures and implement proactive solutions.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to refine preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal reliability and uptime.
- Optimize existing manufacturing processes and equipment to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce mean time between failures (MTBF).
- Utilize Six Sigma or other quality improvement methodologies to enhance equipment reliability.
- Create and maintain detailed reliability reports and performance dashboards to monitor key reliability metrics.
- Manage small scale projects
- Develop and implement immediate and long term MFG continuous improvement plans.
- Adhere to site procedures to manage service suppliers and contractor work permits during on-site activities.
- Support large scale projects
- Participate in commissioning and qualification activities (e.g. SAT, IQ, OQ) and conduct verification activities as required by the change control program.
- Review and revise Manufacturing and Engineering documents for new and existing manufacturing systems.
- Provide and document training of technical and production personnel in the application of new manufacturing systems.
Education, Skills, & Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 5 years of technical experience focused on support of manufacturing equipment with mechanical/production level equipment required.
- Associate's degree or higher with a minimum of 3 years of technical experience focused on support of manufacturing equipment with mechanical/production level equipment also accepted
- 2+ years of experience working in an ISO regulated environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of reliability engineering methodologies such as FMEA, RCA, and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills (written & verbal) within the team and external to department.
- Position requires strong attention to detail and GMP experience.
- Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of
- Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD desired