Automation Engineering Technician -1st Shift

Requisition ID:  33410  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

 

JOB TITLE:  Automation Engineering Technician I

1st shift Sunday - Tuesday and Every Other Wednesday; 5:30am-6:00pm

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Work with minimal direction performs manufacturing equipment/process troubleshooting, provides technical training to peers, and supports continuous improvement efforts. Supports production and maintenance techs for troubleshooting outside of normal business hours. Analyzes process data to help understand process performance and shifts.  Performs or directs technical assistance on equipment, products, materials, and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs advanced troubleshooting for automated manufacturing equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and electrical systems; uses the PLC and online ladder logic to troubleshoot machine control issues.
• Maintains a base level of knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment to provide support for all processes and equipment in all areas. 
• Performs all tasks in accordance with company and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Can apply fundamental skills to troubleshoot in areas that they are not necessarily subject matter expert in.
• Supports production and maintenance techs for troubleshooting outside of normal business hours.
• Partners with engineering to develop and execute process validations.
• Develops standards, tools, and methods and provides or writes documentation to a level required by the department.

• Partners with maintenance technicians to assist with complex repairs to equipment, as applicable.
• Use Solid Edge/ Solid Works or other equivalent 3D modeling software to design, create drawings, and have parts fabricated.
• Analyzes machine data to help understand process and machine performance to proactively address emerging issues.

• Identifies a wide range of trends or problems and helps to solve or direct their solution and/or interprets and recommends actions.
• Identifies and recommends continuous improvement projects for equipment to improve OEE.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to provide process data from machines to other engineering groups
• Serves as a lead, coach, and mentor to less experienced technicians and equipment operators.
• Assist in new automation activities including: Design reviews, URS, PFMEAs, FAT, and SAT.
• May be required to travel to machine supplier locations for periods of time.
• May be required to work on other shifts and to be “on call” as needed.