Major Responsibilities
- Diagnose and execute required repairs on packaging machinery either independently or with engineering guidance
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance across all packaging systems
- Execute equipment setups and product changeovers for packaging lines
- Consistently monitor machinery operations to maintain optimal performance and minimize operational interruptions
- Ensure all equipment maintains continuous qualification status in accordance with regulatory manufacturing standards
- Record all completed tasks in maintenance logs, work requests, manufacturing records, and production documentation
- Maintain adequate inventory of replacement components and spare parts for packaging operations in coordination with engineering
- Diagnose and resolve issues with inspection systems, track-and-trace equipment, scanning devices, and programmable controllers as needed
- Collaborate with engineering on equipment installation, diagnosis, and enhancement projects
- Share technical expertise with packaging production staff to minimize downtime and boost productivity
- Participate in team initiatives or work independently to propose equipment efficiency and throughput improvements
Qualifications
- Adaptable to working collaboratively with production floor personnel
- Capable of reading, understanding, and following equipment operation documentation and technical diagrams
- Proficient in computer operation and software applications
- Self-directed with ability to work autonomously with limited oversight
- Analytical thinking – applying logical reasoning to evaluate advantages and limitations of different solutions and problem-solving approaches
- Strong service orientation and professional conduct when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Superior oral and written communication abilities
- English language fluency required
- Innovative with capacity to develop multiple solution approaches
- Dynamic, passionate, and proactive attitude
- Discretion in handling sensitive information
- Mentoring capabilities
Requirements (Education/Experience)
- High School Diploma, equivalency certificate, or vocational training completion
- Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or comparable credentials preferred
- At least 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with regulated packaging operations highly desirable
- Robust technical foundation and mechanical problem-solving skills for equipment diagnosis and repair
- Hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and pneumatic systems essential
- Familiarity with product serialization technologies
- Comprehensive technical proficiency with electro-mechanical assemblies, servo systems, and PLC-controlled equipment, plus extensive understanding of packaging machinery including cartoning and labeling systems required
- Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities required
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, fundamental electronics, hardware components, and measurement tools
- Competency in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics for packaging equipment and infrastructure
- Ability to wear cleanroom garments and protective equipment as dictated by standard procedures
- Understanding of current good manufacturing practices required
