Manufacturing Engineer

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.Job DescriptionDuties:Perform Corrective Maintenance on manufacturing equipment that includes automated fillers, bottle cappers, labelers as well as manual printers, centrifuges, ovens, distillers, chillers, vacuum systems, fermenters and similar equipment.Perform Preventative Maintenance on site equipment and ensure all PM's are completed before due dates.Identify and implement solutions for equipment and site safety findings.Assist in design, development, build and management of new production equipment and processesDesign and implement hardware and software improvements to instruments, processes and equipmentCreate or modify protocols for equipment or processes.Maintain adequate spare parts on site for manufacturing equipmentIdentifies solution and concepts for engineering problems.Independently conducts engineering experiments; interprets results and presents findings to stakeholders and implement solutions.Assist in conducting equipment validations.Create layout design for new equipment transferring to site.Planning and managing projects according to timeline and budgetWriting requirements and specification documents for new equipment and technologiesTravel to vendor and other ThermoFisher sites as needed (approximately 20% of the time).QualificationsSkills:2-3+ years of equipment repair experience is requiredKnowledge and experience of equipment automation, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, fluidics and software are required.Experience in Biotechnology Manufacturing is a plus.Experience with instrument assembly, manufacturing, and testingExperience building, assembling, wiring equipmentExperience with ISO 9001, 13485 and or GMP a plusSix Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing is a plusPreferred Skills and Attributes:Ability to work independently and be self-motivatedAbility to learn new technologies quicklyAnalytical problem solving skills critical to this roleDemonstrate competence in continuous improvementEffective team collaboration skillsEducation:BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or AS/Vocational degree in an applicable discipline with relevant experience.Additional InformationTechnical RecruiterArtech Information Systems LLC360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960Office: +1.973.967.3585 | Fax: 973.998.2599#J-18808-Ljbffr