Manufacturing Automation Specialist
Manufacturing Automation Specialist
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Job Description
Title: Maintenance Technician Electrical/Mechanical (Reagent Manufacturing Equipment)
Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices
Category: Engineering Electrical
Location: Mebane NC On-site (minimum 4 days/week)
Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
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Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Perform routine and emergency maintenance on high-speed automated reagent manufacturing equipment.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical electrical pneumatic and logic controller issues.
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Troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 & 5000) and make minor logic modifications.
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Support equipment upgrades and installations.
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Preventive Maintenance & Planning
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Execute and refine preventive maintenance (PM) intervals.
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Partner with maintenance planning to manage spare parts inventory and critical spare identification.
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Document repairs changes and PM activities in SAP ATR system.
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Support & Collaboration
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Provide technical support to manufacturing engineers and quality teams.
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Mentor junior technicians and distribute work assignments.
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Participate in Lean/Kaizen initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
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Compliance & Safety
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Follow all safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Zero-Energy protocols.
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Comply with FDA and internal quality standards.
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Handle hazardous waste appropriately.
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Required Qualifications
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Education & Experience
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High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of high-speed automated equipment maintenance experience
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Associate degree in Electrical Instrumentation Mechanical or Mechatronics with 2 3 years of related experience.
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Technical Skills
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Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing circuits (low-level signals up to 480 VAC).
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Hands-on experience with:
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Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 500/5000)
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Servo motors and drives (preferably Allen-Bradley)
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High-speed visual inspection systems (Keyence & Cognex)
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Competence in MS Excel & Word.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in FDA-compliant manufacturing environments.
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Knowledge of Lean methodologies and TPM principles.
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Familiarity with:
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Basic machining (lathes mills)
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Servo drive systems
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Vision systems
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Pumping and piping systems
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Employment Type
Full-time
