Manufacturing Automation Specialist

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  • Mebane, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
  • Apply easily
Title: Maintenance Technician Electrical/Mechanical (Reagent Manufacturing Equipment)Industry: Medical Equipment / DevicesCategory: Engineering ElectricalLocation: Mebane, NC, On-site (minimum 4 days/week)Type: Full-timeKey ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance & TroubleshootingPerform routine and emergency maintenance on high-speed automated reagent manufacturing equipment.Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and logic controller issues.Troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 & 5000) and make minor logic modifications.Support equipment upgrades and installations.Preventive Maintenance & PlanningExecute and refine preventive maintenance (PM) intervals.Partner with maintenance planning to manage spare parts inventory and critical spare identification.Document repairs, changes, and PM activities in SAP ATR system.Support & CollaborationProvide technical support to manufacturing engineers and quality teams.Mentor junior technicians and distribute work assignments.Participate in Lean/Kaizen initiatives to drive continuous improvement.Compliance & SafetyFollow all safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Zero-Energy protocols.Comply with FDA and internal quality standards.Handle hazardous waste appropriately.Required QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of high-speed automated equipment maintenance experience
ORAssociate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Mechatronics with 2 3 years of related experience.Technical SkillsProficiency in diagnosing and repairing circuits (low-level signals up to 480 VAC).Hands-on experience with:Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 500/5000)Servo motors and drives (preferably Allen-Bradley)High-speed visual inspection systems (Keyence & Cognex)Competence in MS Excel & Word.Preferred QualificationsExperience in FDA-compliant manufacturing environments.Knowledge of Lean methodologies and TPM principles.Familiarity with:Basic machining (lathes, mills)Servo drive systemsVision systemsPumping and piping systems

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