Automation Engineering Technician

Automation Engineering Technician

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The target pay for this position is $30.00- $32.00 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

An Automation Engineering Technician is responsible for day-to-day operation of all automation equipment in manufacturing. An Engineering Technician's primary responsibility is to ensure all automation equipment used in production is both maintained and calibrated. This person is responsible for monitoring equipment to understand equipment issues as they relate to overall equipment efficiency and product quality for improvement. Additionally, an engineering technician is in the unique position to step in and support production directly if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown automated equipment.
• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on all automated equipment.
• Directly support production on automated equipment. This may require directing of production staff on equipment requiring multiple associates to operate.
• Create necessary documentation for all work performed and communicate as required.
• Maintenance of spare parts inventory for automated equipment.
• Ensure work is performed in a compliant manner and consistent with business policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and trouble-shoot mechanical assembly processes.
• Support microarray/fluid printing processes.
• Provide documentation of assembly and testing methods.
• Monitoring of equipment for continuous improvement. Ex. Observing pellet insertion stations during operation to understand failure mode of pellet insertion.
• Participates in cross-training and cross-functional activities in the manufacturing area.
• Work with engineering team to develop and implement equipment modifications.
• Create, review and follow Workflow, Work Instruction (WI), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) documents within the operations area.
• Follow all safety rules and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree or higher in technical field (science, engineering), a certification in Maintenance or Mechanical Processing from an accredited Technical institute, or four years' experience in manufacturing/production environment (medical, device, pharmaceuticals, regulated food, pilot plant or similar type industry).
• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, ISO, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in the medical device field, specifically invitro diagnostics, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical staff to ensure understanding.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in problem solving.
• Software use and knowledge: Windows, MS Office products, SolidWorks (or similar).
• Self-starter and self-directed individual, focused on tasks at hand; ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks to efficiently move projects forward.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal and resolve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple demands and priorities.
• Excellent electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Grand Avenue, or other automated ERP systems, preferred.

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes Percent of time: <10

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work will be performed in an office, laboratory, and assembly/manufacturing environment. Able to use standard office equipment, know and understand laboratory safety protocols, and operate in an around process assembly equipment. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.