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Will write FAT, SAT and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) functional protocol challenges.\nProvide technical support to maintenance as requiredAddress appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as needTroubleshoot machine stoppages and provide root cause analysis for manufacturing teamsAbility to read Electrical schematicsCreate and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.Review and develop process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing systems.Review equipment quotes, design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and quality (CTQ) processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.Key participant in equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification activities.Key participant in all Validation activities.Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.10% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. 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