Automation Technician

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Automation Technician to join our dynamic Technician team to work on shift-based role, permanent back-end Days (BEDs) working Thursday, Friday, Saturday and everyone second Sunday, 8am - 8pm. Shift premium 24%. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising automated systems to ensure reliable and efficient production operations.

Position Summary

• Maintain automation equipment in line with health & safety, operational and quality work instructions, procedures and policies to ensure the production of quality product in a timely, safe, efficient and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities and End Results

• Maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
• Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and cGMP requirements.
• Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Cross train technicians as required.
• Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs / training.
• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Skills and Attributes

• Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Adherence to change management procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• High level of safe working practices and awareness.
• Computer literate with MS Office skills.

Job Specifications

• The successful candidate will have Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 HETAC qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.
• Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
• Experience in high volume automation / robotics required.
• Experience in a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining desirable.
• Understanding of Process Capability.
• Understanding of MSA or GR&R.
• Experience in leading process improvement projects in medical device environment.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, IOPQ of automated assembly lines.

Organization Linkages

• Reports to Automation Technician Lead
• Operations
• Automation Engineers
• Manufacturing Team Members