Technician

Job title: Technician

Location: Draper, UT Category: Engineering Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

Target PR Range: 19-26/hr DOE

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.

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Support Engineering Technician to provide hands-on maintenance, repair, and recovery of manufacturing equipment in a medical device production environment. This is a contract position created to support weekend production line expansion, with strong potential for conversion to full-time employment based on performance.

This is a maintain-and-repair focused role, not a process engineering or continuous improvement position. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technician who can personally diagnose and act at the equipment level.

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.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues directly at the tool and take corrective action
• Support equipment recovery and testing after maintenance activities
• Update SOPs, CNs, and required documentation for equipment maintenance and recovery
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulated documentation requirements

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

Equipment & Technical Environment: The technician will support maintenance-intensive equipment including:

• Laser cutting systems for metal device components
• Vacuum furnaces
• Chemical polishing / electropolishing equipment
• Salt bath heat treatment systems (operating at ~500°C)
• Oxide hoods and support equipment
• Machining tools including Bumotec machines and micromachining equipment
• Metrology equipment (microscopes, scanning equipment) – smaller portion of work
• Equipment involves multiple technical domains: mechanical systems, electrical systems and AC power, pneumatics, robotics, controls and instrumentation, and chemistry-related process equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device manufacturing background
• Experience with maintenance and repair in regulated environments
• Two-year degree in a hands-on technical field
• Military technical training and experience
• Background in maintenance technician, equipment technician, or process technician roles with clear equipment-maintenance focus
• Experience from manufacturing, automotive, or industrial maintenance settings

Technical Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Electrical and AC power knowledge
• Basic pneumatics
• Robotics familiarity
• Controls and instrumentation experience
• Solid safety background
• Documentation: Comfort with maintenance-related documentation, SOPs, CNs, and controlled updates
• Validation: IQ/OQ or validation experience for post-maintenance testing preferred

Required Experience:

• 2-4 years in hands-on equipment maintenance roles

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Tools & Software:

• IBM Maximo for asset management, PMs, and repair events
• Windchill for SOP updates
• Microsoft Excel

Work Environment:

• Non-cleanroom manufacturing environment
• Hands-on, equipment-focused work
• Direct troubleshooting and repair at the tool level
• Collaboration with engineering teams but independent execution of maintenance tasks

Interview Process:

• Resume review in partnership with recruiter
• 30-45-minute phone or Teams screen
• Onsite panel interview
• Hands-on mechanical assessment

Additional Information:

• Contract Duration: Short-term with intent to convert
• Conversion Opportunity: Strong performance may lead to full-time employment; headcount planned for next year
• Role Scope: This position is focused on equipment maintenance and repair. Continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and engineering-led optimization efforts are not in scope.

What This Role Is NOT:

• Not a manufacturing engineering role
• Not a process disposition position
• Not a continuous improvement or project-focused role
• Not a coordination-only or paperwork-only position

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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