Machine Maintenance Specialists (Mechanical & Electronics)

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Job Overview

The Machine Maintenance Specialist will focus on implementing predictive maintenance technologies on the central facility and production equipment in a highly automated medical production facility. Also, assist in troubleshooting and repairing all equipment within the facility from air compressors to injection molding machines as needed to help reduce equipment downtime.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement WI (Work Instruction), and Standard Operation Procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the manufacturing & facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems of automated equipment including injection molding machines, intralogistics systems, automated assembly equipment, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems of automated equipment including PLC’s, servo drives, vision systems, robots, communication networks, etc.
• Assist the facility technicians in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems of facility equipment including air compressors, chillers, process water systems, etc.
• Help to identify mechanical design changes and technologies inside this equipment to create predictive tools for finding component failures before they occur.
• Contributes to project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives.
• Identifies training needs and develops training and standard operating procedures for employees to ensure the effective use of continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Conducts safety audits and observations throughout the continuous improvement process, to ensure safe practices are not sacrificed by procedural changes or process modifications.
• Find solutions to problem areas in existing operational procedures.
• Identifies/communicates/overcomes obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements.
• Promotes a clean/safe workplace.

Skills and Qualification

• Associate of Applied Science Degree, apprenticeship graduate, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and performing component repairs/rebuilds. or Minimum 5 years of experience in maintaining control systems and electrical/electronic repair.
• Experience utilizing prints, schematics, and documentation for troubleshooting issues.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in highly automated manufacturing environment with focus on troubleshooting equipment and driving improvement ideas for increased reliability.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within multi-discipline teams for troubleshooting and documenting issues.
• Excellent in troubleshooting, analyzing, and solving problems with various mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems that require fine adjustment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex mechanical / sequencing issues.
• Ability to understand complex process chains in manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Siemens control systems and ProfiNet communication
• PIT certification for man-lifts preferred.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.

Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.