Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioMerieux's Quality System.

• Perform repairs involving manual to semi-automated manufacturing and/or packaging equipment. Perform basic routine preventative and scheduled maintenance on manual to semi-automated production equipment, which may include the replacement of failed/broken components (i.e. bearing, belts, motors, brazing, etc.), cleaning and lubricating parts, etc.

• Provide emergency support to repair production equipment in order to keep production lines operational at all times.

• Perform troubleshooting activities to identify issues with equipment and use judgement to repair or correct those issues.

• Must be able to take and pass required EPA testing for refrigeration certification.

• Dismantle defective and/or outdated equipment

• Build and install new/repaired parts or equipment according to blueprints, specifications, WIDs, and SOPs.

• Performs automation repair tasks as they relate to hardware.

• Perform off-line mechanical rework activities.

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioMerieux's Quality System.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Training and Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree in a scientific/technical discipline is preferred.

  Experience

• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in a directly related field/role. Previous experience in a fast-paced cGMP environment is strongly preferred. Previous hands-on repair, electrical troubleshooting, & maintenance troubleshooting experience required.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and troubleshoot technical issues/equipment

• Ability to perform hands on repairs using a variety of hand tools

• Must be able to interpret and follow blueprints, WIDs, etc.

• Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively and take direction from other team members

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of the manufacturing organization and to carry out required documentation activities

• Demonstrated sense of urgency when carrying out critical tasks

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Propensity for paying close attention to details

• Basic experience with or exposure to the following is required:

• Electrical Systems

• Mechanical Systems

• Automated manufacturing equipment

• Pneumatic

• Documentation

  Physical Requirements

• Able to safely lift 50 pounds. Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).