Automation Engineering Technician

Requisition ID:  35226  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ 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.

 

Automation Engineering Technician

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Work with minimal direction performs advanced manufacturing equipment/process troubleshooting, provides technical training to peers, and supports continuous improvement efforts. Supports the onsite shift operators and mechanics 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 the highest level of complex troubleshooting for automated manufacturing equipment including software, electrical, pneumatic, camera, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Maintains, accurately follows, and records protocols/procedures and maintenance work logs.
• Can apply fundamental skills to troubleshoot in areas that they are not necessarily subject matter expert in.
• Provides a level of support to the onsite operators and mechanics outside of normal business hours.
• Provides work direction and training for less experienced mechanics and technicians.
• 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.

• Builds and repairs equipment, as applicable.
• Use Solid Edge/ Solid Works or other equivalent 3D modeling software to design, create drawings, and have parts manufactured.

• Identifies a wide range of trends or problems and helps to solve or direct their solution and/or interprets and recommends actions.

 

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, PFMEAs, FAT, and SAT.
• May be required to travel to machine supplier locations for periods of time.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

 

Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in a technical role, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Requires skills and experience in design and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and/or software systems.
• Experience in the fabrication of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and assemblies preferred.
• Experience in high speed automation.
• Experience in RF welding applications.
• Experience in Cam automation.

Skills

• Understand and able to read/write PLC ladder logic. (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens preferred)<