Senior Manufacturing Technician - TekWissen LLC
Santa Clara, CA
About the Job
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Position: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Santa Clara, CA, 95054
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday- Friday 08.00AM-05.00PM
Job Description:
- As a Sr. Manufacturing Technician, you will be crucial in maintaining and surpassing the highest quality standards.
- Your technical proficiency and emphasis on manufacturing processes will enable you to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address intricate challenges, ultimately driving impactful manufacturing operations, streamlining production processes, and delivering superior products to our customers.
- Through active engagement in problem-solving initiatives and sharing your expertise, you will contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes and improving overall operational efficiency.
A Day in the Life:
- Sub & system level assembly, build & functionality verification testing and advanced troubleshooting of highly customized control systems.
- Advanced programing, upgrading and reworking of major subsystems.
- Works closely with supporting teams in Integration, Validation, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to ensure compliance with quality, waste, and efficiency requirements.
- Perform in-process Quality Control inspections on system configurations, BOMs, controller layout and wiring schematics, product travelers, and workmanship standards
- Develop into SME (Subject Matter Expert) in system-level configurations, troubleshooting and support training activities.
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) build and testing activities.
- Perform additional product related assemblies, testing and job-related duties as required.
Education
- Required - High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred -
- AS Electronics degree or a relevant technical trade school diploma or training.
Experience:
- Required - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing technician role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Prior experience with 6S manufacturing practices is preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies is desired.
- Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently.
- Proficient in basic computer setup, navigation, and keyboarding and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Physical Activities
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking is common as technicians often need to move around machinery and workstations.
- Ability to lift and carry objects, often up to 25 pounds to 30 pounds unassisted.
- This includes handling raw materials, tools, and finished products.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move products.
Manual Dexterity -
- Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and fine motor skills are necessary for operating machinery, assembling parts, and performing precise tasks with small components, tools and equipment.
- Capability to perform repetitive tasks with precision and attention to detail.
- Physical endurance to work in potentially strenuous conditions, such as standing for long periods or performing repetitive motions throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling may be required to access and repair machinery or to perform maintenance tasks.
- Ability to push and pull carts, machinery components, and other equipment as needed.
- Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs to access elevated areas or equipment.
- Good vision with or without corrective lenses, to read small print, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, for performing detailed work and to inspect products for quality.
- Good hearing to detect alarms, machinery sounds, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.
Work Environment
- Ability to perform duties, while working with inert gases and voltage up to 480VAC.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Source : TekWissen LLC
