Automated Line Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines. Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives. Partner in efforts to trouble shoot a section of the machine. Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods. Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line. Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, occasionally interacting with external partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines; Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives; Partner in efforts to troubleshoot a section of the machine; Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods; Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line; Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, occasionally interacting with external partners and vendors; Assist with validation of equipment and methods; Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations; Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant; Follow all Fresenius Policies; Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record; Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma required; 4-6 years' related experience; Ability and aptitude to quickly learn new process equipment; Proven contributor to a cross functional and diverse team; Strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems; Experienced in troubleshooting advanced automated processes, assembly and packaging electro-mechanical systems; Understand and troubleshoot vision/barcode systems; Experience working with inline print systems; Ability to develop detailed process maps and standard operating procedures; Demonstrate ability to complete tasks and deliver output under a constrained time line; Assist with validation of equipment and methods; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

Nice to have

Associate's Degree strongly preferred; Bachelor's Degree desired; Ability to speak fluent German a plus