About CooperSurgical:
CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. As a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unified purpose to enable patients to experience life's beautiful moments. Guided by our shared values – dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing – our offerings support patients throughout their lifetimes, from contraception to fertility and birth solutions, to women’s and family care, and beyond. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options, as well as an innovative suite of assisted reproductive technology and genomic testing solutions. Learn more at www.coopersurgical.com.
Job Summary:
The Sustaining Engineer -Life Science role will support the NJ Laboratory operations with its current automation, and laboratory equipment/machines. This role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and vendor management. This role will additionally be performing sustaining and process improvements within the laboratory workflows. This role will work in coordination with broader team such as quality, regulatory, research and development, to develop machine user requirements, Statements of work for vendors, validation documents and execution of machine build and validation for new equipment. The Sustaining Engineer – Life Sciences will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining our laboratory equipment. The person for this role must be detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Must relate machine automation with Genomic principles and lab techniques for lab processes and chemistry.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and machinery to identify faults and potential issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment and machinery to diagnose malfunctions and determine the appropriate course of action.
- Repair or replace defective electronic parts, such as sensors, switches, circuit boards, and wiring, using hand tools, soldering equipment, and diagnostic software.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability if necessary.
- Collaborate with clinical laboratory staff to improve workflows and process improvements via new equipment or utilizing existing equipment
- Document maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance tasks, accurately and comprehensively.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working with electronic equipment and machinery.
- Stay updated on advancements in electronic/automation technology and participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Ability to run and provide basic programing of automated equipment.
Cooper’s management team is committed to the development of and implementation of the quality management system and maintaining its effectiveness by communicating to the organization the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.
Travel:
• Travel may be required to attend meetings or visit manufacturing sites. <10% travel is anticipated.
Education and Experience:
- 2-5 years in a technical field related to equipment maintenance or related Job experience and genomics and/or clinical laboratory knowledge.
- Engineer or science based bachelors degree.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of electronics principles, digital and analog systems, programing and troubleshooting techniques.
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles and the use of basic hand tools for troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of fluid dispensing/mixing, programming and electrical systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and specification sheets.
- Able to communicate and coordinate tasks through to implementation.
- Understanding of lean processes.
- Minimum of three years of machine/electronics maintenance experience in a medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of two years of Laboratory work experience in Genomics.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, safety requirements for machines and facilities.
Work Environment:
- Occasional lifting of up to 35 kilograms may be required.
Ability to work in uncomfortable positions, when required. For example, when repairing various manufacturing equipment.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
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