Systems Manufacturing Technician

General Overview

Functional Area:  ENG - Engineering      
Career Stream:  OPE - Operations Engineering
Role:  Technical Support 2
SAP Short Name:  TS2
Job Title:  Operations Engineering Support 2
Job Code:  TS2-ENG-OPS
Job Level:  Band 05      
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Direct

Summary

The Systems Manufacturing Technician will plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive Factory Systems Infrastructure, which is in line with corporate guidelines and customer requirements in order to facilitate a world- class manufacturing environment, working closely. This role provides support and ongoing development to a number of high-speed automated production lines and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC controlled equipment, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity and security.

The position will report to the Engineering Manager and key decisions will be deferred/approved by them.

Detailed Description

• Manages and supports the existing Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime.
• Collaborates with the IT Group, Application Group, and External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies.
• Provides Final Third Level support on all technical issues.
• Provides solutions, which implement industry best practice to deliver improved productivity, quality and efficiency throughout the organization.
• Installs and deploys systems, software and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Sources appropriate equipment and services through appropriate
• liaison with purchasing department.
• Provides technical direction for all new infrastructure developments, in agreement with the Engineering Manager. Benchmarks system performance and provides regular reports.
• Interfaces with Corporate Information Systems on standards, support, and new infrastructure developments. Perform system backups and recovery.
• Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software and other applications.
• Provides regular reports to Management and delivers projects within agreed time-frames and budgets. Documents all aspects of system support including all procedures to ISO standards.
• Provides innovative inputs to new production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems and communications.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer networks, including LANs, WANs, and intranets.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of testing software, processes and methodologies and failure analysis. Knowledge of IT platforms, database design and programming languages.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to interface with Senior Management and make presentations or deliver training courses when necessary. Excellent Project Management and Time Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Achievement oriented self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions, sitting in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.

Typical Experience

• Experience required with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC application software, Remote I/O, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills. Knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive Technology Experience of TCP/IP and Wide Area Network architectures. Programming of Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000 and PLC5 Visual Basic applications.
• Equipment and Software Validation, FAT/SAT.
• An ability to demonstrate a high level of technical ability, with hands on approach to solving technical issues
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team Someone who is Resourceful, hands-on and enjoys a challenge Knowledge of robotics, vision system and debugs analysis Good analytical skills
• Good risk assessment methodology

Typical Education

• Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.