
Senior Technician, Maintenance
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
The Senior Technician, Maintenance applies skill in the preventive and unexpected in-process maintenance of production equipment for commercial products and equipment used in pre-commercial products to ensure ongoing optimum performance, in compliance with EHS, Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices, and other applicable quality and regulatory guidelines associated with medical device manufacturing.
Job description
The standard shift hours for this role are Sunday-Thursday 5:30am-2:00pm.
How you'll make an impact:
- Perform weekly preventive maintenance routines on a wider range of equipment to avoid program down time.
- Check for failures in equipment and perform corrective actions to affected areas that have down time, including conducting and writing impact assessment reports of incidents, exception work orders (EWOs), Equipment Non-conformance Reports (ENCRs), and Out of Tolerance (OOTs).
- Review, follow and perform check list actions for all equipment in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and entering information into CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Apply knowledge of processes in the use of machines to ensure successful outcomes, as well as to devise process changes and to assess new equipment and establish preventive maintenance schedules.
- On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.
- Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping, cross-functional team meetings, maintaining certification in required areas of operation.
What you'll need:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 3 years experience related experience; working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, boiler, autoclave, and/or HVAC system operations required and
- Other: in completed trade school program in electric, mechanical, and/or electronics, including internship required
What else we look for:
- Substantial knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment.
- In-house training on specialty equipment operations.
- Good communication skills including ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner.
- Able to read, comprehend, speak, and write English.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed maintenance instructions.
- May collaborate on troubleshooting and recommending maintenance to limit downtime and keep production on schedule.
- Work in a Team environment, including inter-departmental teams and may represent the organization to outside contacts, e.g., contractors, vendors, suppliers
- Good computer skills, including MS Office.
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, boiler, autoclave, and/or HVAC system operations
- Completed trade school program in electric, mechanical, and/or electronics, including internship
- Substantial knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment
- In-house training on specialty equipment operations
- Good communication skills
- Able to read, comprehend, speak, and write English
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- Good computer skills, including MS Office
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.