Senior Instrumentation Technician

The Position The opportunity: Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation of analytical, and laboratory instruments. Collection and organization of technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel. Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies. Safe operation of tools and shop equipment, and safe execution of work in the field. Utilize skills and experience to achieve the safe and accurate completion of tasks on their assigned shift in support of plant operations. Utilize computer skills to navigate and use corporate intranet, standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, maintenance management system, and calibration management system. Ability to follow and execute lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures. Assist in the creation or modification of technical documents. Escort vendors in need of lab access to perform assigned calibration and maintenance work. Ensure vendors provide complete maintenance documentation upon work completion. Review and process external vendor calibration, PM, and repair documentation per established procedures. Assist with identification and purchase of spare parts. May support utilities in a cGMP/cGXP environment, while minimizing instrumentation and equipment downtime. Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, Engineering, and other departments to ensure satisfactory performance of instruments and systems. Represent Instrumentation on multidisciplinary project teams and make presentations as required. Assistance with systems start-up and validation. Lead and train peer craftspeople in skills necessary to become proficient. Assist management in task / personnel coordination. Attend factory training for equipment to be supported, maintained, or calibrated. Provide expertise in the creation or modification of technical documents. Other tasks as assigned by Instrument Services management. Training Requirements: Attend cGMP training as required by Department policy. Attend Safety training as required by Department policy. Complete on-the-job training using established training procedures. Who you are? Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and one of the following: Completion of an Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering (2-year) curriculum at a technical school with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician. AA/AS Degree in a related science or engineering major with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician. Completion of equivalent military training with three years’ experience as an instrument or electronics technician. Five years in instrumentation and/or analytical instrumentation or a closely related job. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering documents, and schematics. Ability to build and repair equipment. Ability to navigate and use corporate intranet, applications, software, standard word processing, and spreadsheet programs. Highly skilled in one trade discipline; knowledge and application of three others. Thorough knowledge of the fundamental electrical, mechanical, physical, and operating principles of process instrumentation and systems. General knowledge of cGMP and GLP practices. Preferred Qualifications: Must be customer service oriented with good oral and written communication skills. Must be organized and dependable. Must have good attention to details and problem-solving skills. Must be proficient in coordinating tasks. Work Environment/Physical Demands/ Safety Considerations: Ability to move from one service call to the next. Ability to work with minimum or no supervision. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Job Hazards: Working with/around various chemicals (e.g., acids and bases), solvents, pressurized systems, compressed gases, and biological materials (Recombinant DNA). Work in environments that may include low, medium, or high voltages. May work at elevated heights. Work with energized systems and working in close proximity to moving equipment. Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. Pay transparency The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $76,900.00- $142,700.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr