Production Tech I

The production technician is responsible for producing or supporting production of instruments products in compliance with established GMP procedures and ensuring products are of consistent high quality. Perform production activities and/or provide support to production operation, perform ERP system transactions, and support training of personnel assigned to Production Department.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assist Supervisor / Line Leader in daily line operations.
• Lead a group of Operators/technicians to achieve the production goals and objectives.
• To interpret technical specifications and execute accordingly.
• To analyze yield issues and work with Engineering with a path forward.
• To come out troubleshooting guide to allow operator and technician I to follow.
• To draft out procedures and work instructions to guild operators/technicians.
• To review the process and come out with suggestion to improve on it.
• To act as an IC when the line leader is not around.
• To ensure all operators and technicians adhere to safety and quality protocol.
• To train, guide and work with Production Operators and Production Technician I in producing high quality instruments
• To arrange and/or assign the Operators/Technicians daily activities, ensuring that they are properly trained and competent in the assignment. Make the necessary arrangements for the operators to be trained.
• Update the training matrix and ensure the operators' training matches the current training revision.
• To arrange and perform daily and/or monthly inventory or cycle count.
• Submit reports that are related to the daily activities.
• Ensure assembly and testing activities are done in accordance with established work standards, cGMP, safety, Test and assembly procedures, and work schedule.
• Assist Technicians and/or Engineers in the 1st level analyzes of defective materials to determine the cause of failure and production yield issues.
• Work with supervisor and assist engineers to execute controlled experiments/ evaluation run to address equipment-related yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goals.
• Support process improvement activities to meet production goals.
• Perform any other similar and or related duties as may be directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure Daily 5S and Lean objectives are met.
• To operate basic software operating system
• Ensure compliance with all existing Quality management systems, company policies, ISO 9k/13485, cGMP, MDSAP, safety policy, legal requirements, etc.
• Perform accurate and timely kitting of materials for the product line to meet production demand
• Collaborate and support in the design, development and execution of activities to support kitting
• Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that aligns with the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, with minimum 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, or
• NTC or ITE Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years working experience working in a quality management system in compliance with ISO 13485-2016 or CFR 21 or cGMP production floor.
• Knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Meticulous and attention to detail with good troubleshooting ability
• Understand production bill of materials in relation to production process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in completion of new product transfer preferred.
• A proactive team player.
• Experience in ISO 13485 audit and cGMP environment

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is our people, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, flexible benefits, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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