Maintenance Engineering Technician

Maintenance Engineering Technician in Lodi, California

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

The Maintenance Engineering Technician will operate and maintain the tools to drive improvement. This position will be exposed to a significant learning experience, tool management, and career growth opportunities while working with a cross-functional team to support our rapidly expanding manufacturing facility's high-volume automated filling and packaging operations in Lodi, CA.

This position is part of the Maintenance Engineering Dept. and will be in Lodi, CA. This role will work the night shift.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Operate and maintain (PM) the Tools to achieve shifty production goals (Parts Per Day).
2. Partner with Engineers and MFG Associates to reduce micro stops, machine faults, and unscheduled maintenance. Update LEDS system on shifty basis to ensure accurate downtime data collection.
3. Support Engineers and Machine Operators to complete TPM activities (CIL, Centerlines, PMs, Changeovers) on the Tools and will also function as on-the-tool technical trainers for the Operators.

The essential requirements of the job include:

1. High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 2+ years of related work experience OR AA or Technical Trade Degree with 1+ years of related work experience.
2. Possess basic mechanical, electrical and control training problem-solving skills and aptitude.
3. Experience in completing assigned tasks for mechanical systems, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition-based Maintenance programs.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience:

• Working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.

The hourly range for this role is $25.38 - 33.65. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.