Manufacturing Engineer

Reliability Technician / Mechanic

Full Time

NY-Chestnut Ridge Site, Chestnut Ridge, NY, US

Job Summary

The Pharmaceutical Maintenance Mechanic II performs facility reliability maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures requiring limited supervision.  Proficient at analyzing and troubleshooting the root cause of facility, manufacturing and packaging equipment problems.  Implements effective preventive and/or corrective maintenance repairs to provide increased reliability.  Identifies maintenance improvements that increase efficiency, throughput, and quality.  May train others in setting up equipment.  Identifies and solves complex problems.  Understands the practical application to problems and situations ordinarily encountered and makes decisions that require choosing from several options.  

Knowledge

• Has a wide range of technical skills and operational knowledge in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or needed equipment.
• Understands the practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
• Fully knowledgeable of cGMP regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities and the ability to train others.
• Knowledge of processes described in SOPs, where to find and how to use SOPs, and have the ability to train others in relevant SOPs and documentation.

Skills & Abilities

• Qualified with appropriate certifications, as required, and demonstrates competence in equipment maintenance, repair and set-up.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Ability to assess and perform PM tasks and train others in this area.
• Ability to read schematics, technical drawings, and blueprints.
• Interfaces with external vendors and service providers.  
• May be required to be proficient in troubleshooting & repair in 4 or more of the following areas:
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Mechanical
  • PLC's
• Proficient in following areas:
  • Ability to read and follow blueprints and engineered drawings.
  • Ability to use the BMS (Bldg. Management System) for HVAC.
• Specialized in at least 4 of the following 5 areas:
  • Utility – purified water systems, compressed air, boiler, chilled water, electrical distribution, product dust collection systems.
  • Building Maintenance – sewers, electronic card readers (when applicable), lighting.
  • Fire suppression systems.
  • HVAC competence and certification, as required.
  • General building & grounds maintenance.
• Basic math, writing skills, problem solving.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Control Precision - ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.

Education & Experience

• General
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Level 3 Tech
  • Seven years related experience and certification in assigned area(s), as required.
  • ACCP-Level II Certification or equivalent experience

 This position is a 2nd shift role. Hours will be 3 pm to 11.30 pm