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BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Engineering Tech in Durham, North Carolina
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The normal working hours for this role are anticipated to be Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. The Reliability Engineering Technician is responsible for Reliability and troubleshooting of bioMérieux manufacturing, formulation, filling, and packaging equipment systems within the site quality management system processes.
Reliability of Manufacturing, Formulation, Filling, and Packaging Equipment
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential reliability risks for all production equipment.
Analyze equipment performance data to forecast potential failures and implement proactive solutions.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to refine preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal reliability and uptime.
Optimize existing manufacturing processes and equipment to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce mean time between failures (MTBF).
Utilize Six Sigma or other quality improvement methodologies to enhance equipment reliability.
Create and maintain detailed reliability reports and performance dashboards to monitor key reliability metrics.
Manage small scale projects
Develop and implement immediate and long term MFG continuous improvement plans.
Adhere to site procedures to manage service suppliers and contractor work permits during on-site activities.
Support large scale projects
Participate in commissioning and qualification activities (e.g. SAT, IQ, OQ) and conduct verification activities as required by the change control program.
Review and revise Manufacturing and Engineering documents for new and existing manufacturing systems.
Provide and document training of technical and production personnel in the application of new manufacturing systems.
Education, Skills, & Experience:
High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 5 years of technical experience focused on support of manufacturing equipment with mechanical/production level equipment required.
Associate’s degree or higher with a minimum of 3 years of technical experience focused on support of manufacturing equipment with mechanical/production level equipment also accepted
2+ years of experience working in an ISO regulated environment preferred.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering methodologies such as FMEA, RCA, and reliability-centered maintenance.
Excellent documentation and communication skills (written & verbal) within the team and external to department.
Position requires strong attention to detail and GMP experience.
Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of
Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD desired
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