The Role:

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical who will provide Engineering oversight of equipment and supporting systems to efficiently maintain and reliably operate the manufacturing equipment on site. Strong focus will be on supporting reliability and overall equipment effectiveness projects in Manufacturing. This position will work in a cross-functional team with direct responsibility for engineering efforts within a specified manufacturing department. This position directly interfaces with operations and maintenance in day-to-day troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades to process equipment. Successful candidate will play a vital role in the overall success of Operations. The position requires assessment and control of documentation and performance metrics, and attainment of productivity and cost objectives in daily operation and maintenance of all equipment in assigned areas.  Position is to continuously assess general condition and Validated readiness of critical assets required to deliver business priorities without interruption. Position has responsibility to deliver high quality, safe, compliant, cost effective equipment processes.

This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Experience in diagnosing machine problems/ root cause analysis - electric & servo motors, mechanisms, sensors.

  CAD proficiency in designing and drawing for custom hardware fabrication - brackets, guards, replacement hardware. Background in precision machinery, machine building, automation integrator.

• Identify and develop preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and reduce maintenance costs while improving reliability, quality, productivity, and safety results.

• Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement Lean activities.

  Prepares reports, summaries and needed capital aCAR protocols by applying an extensive operating knowledge of basic engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems from simple to moderate scope and complexity.

• Works under minimal supervision and follows established procedures where analysis of data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Conducts projects and/or multiple support projects, receiving overall guidance from higher level engineers regarding general expected results.

• Develop and maintain effective lines of communication across departments to achieve plant maintenance and reliability goals.  

Required:

• BS with 3 to 5 years experience.

• Experience in GMP compliance and delivering requirements, 3 or more years engineering experience in manufacturing.

• Experience in diagnosing machine problems/ root cause analysis - electric & servo motors, mechanisms, sensors.

  CAD proficiency in designing and drawing for custom hardware fabrication - brackets, guards, replacement hardware.

• Background in precision machinery, machine building, automation integrator.

• Travel Requirements: No specific travel required, no more than 5% expected

Preferred:

• MS preferred

• Experience in machine alignments and mechanical metrology.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal Partners: Manufacturing Operations Supervisors and Managers, Cell Leaders, Site Administrative Support Personnel, Quality, Engineering , Operations and Maintenance team members.
• External Partners: Suppliers