Job Summary:

The Senior Specialist; Equipment Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in optimizing and upgrading equipment utilized in manufacturing processes. The primary focus of this individual will be supporting the Equipment Engineering team; more specifically, but not limited to, the equipment utilized for platelet testing and sorting. They will work closely with engineers to ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards in addition to assisting with upgrades, improvements, and the set-up and qualification of new equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to engineers to complete projects and, as needed, support production goals.

· Equipment and software Improvements: Collaborate with the Equipment Engineering Team to test and install equipment upgrades and related software.

· Documentation: Assist in the development of operating procedures and standards. Assist in the determination of the requirements for preventative maintenance cycles and the identification of recommended spare parts.

· Data Analysis: Conduct studies to evaluate and/or qualify new processes, enhancements or changes in equipment operation. Assist in the initial calibration and GR & R studies for new equipment prior to the release to production.

· Equipment Management: Suggest or implement equipment purchases, modifications, or calibration changes to improve productivity or reduce costs.

· Troubleshooting: Maintain a role as equipment expert in order to assist the maintenance team with repair efforts of a complex nature. This may include occasional off-shift phone support to the production maintenance team.