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United by a shared purpose, our passionate, driven employees come together to transform data into understanding and action for healthcare professionals, patients and communities around the world. Together, we’re creating a lasting impact where it is needed most and advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all.\nThe Role\nThe Senior Equipment Engineer provides engineering expertise in all areas of manufacturing equipment selection and integration, process development and improvement, and project support to ensure the production of world class products. This role is a true self-starter and provides engineering leadership in high-volume manufacturing.\nThis is an onsite role in Carlsbad, CA.\nThe Responsibilities\nSelects, manages, integrates, installs, diagnoses, and operates various manufacturing equipment, robotics, programmable logic controls, electropneumatics, measurement tools, and other equipment for manual and automated assembly manufacturing lines.\nWorks closely with vendors and can lead large-sized capital equipment projects. This can include regular design reviews, milestone setting, and travel to vendors.\nWrites, executes, and reviews documentation for production operations including manufacturing and equipment instructions, validation protocols, design control, pFMEA, and control plans for new, modified, and relocated equipment.\nDevelops manufacturing control plans and metrics that verify machine outputs are compliant with QSR standards.\nCreates, maintains, and improves manufacturing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, BOMs, and routings. Works closely with other staff to deploy and train on new procedures and instructions.\nAnalyzes measurement, machine, process, and product data with basic statistical methods.\nIdentifies critical projects and initiatives to improve efficiency, capacity, and redundancy and reduce waste with little supervision. Monitors and improves key performance metrics such as yield, scrap, OEE, and throughput.\nLeads or works closely with cross-functional teams involving R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and external partners, providing engineering guidance for projects and problem-solving activities.\nLeads or supports audits, CAPA investigations, NCR resolution, and change control (ECOs) activities.\nOrganizes and manages team meetings, generates agendas, and writes meeting minutes.\nDevelops and maintains budgets for multi-tasked projects and conducts the financial analysis necessary to justify procurement of new capital equipment and supports the development of contractual agreements that incorporate supplier accountability for cost, schedule, and quality.\nInterprets and generates mechanical part designs via CAD models, piece part drawings, and assembly drawings.\nFabricates piece parts or modifies equipment as needed, using common fabrication methods such as conventional milling, turning, laser cutting, welding, and soldering.\nAble to complete basic component electrical wirings, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings.\nCarries out duties in compliance with established policies.\nTrains other staff in all areas of knowledge and expertise and acts as a key organization resource.\nPerform other work-related duties as assigned\nThe Individual\nRequired Skills:\n BS degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience.· 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.\nSubject matter expert on more than three pieces of equipment and/or manufacturing processes.\nUnderstands cGMP and lean manufacturing principles.\nExpert problem solving skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nThis position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.\nPreferred Skills:\nHighly experienced in electrical-mechanical theory and application, manufacturing and fabrication process, automated assembly, 2D & 3D CAD, programmable logic controls, measurement methods, hardware design, pneumatics, basic finance theory, and basic quality tools preferred.\nThe Key Working Relationships\nInternal:\nQuality\nMaintenance\nResearch and Development\nFacilities\nPlanning\nFinance\nEngineering Technicians\nExternal:\nOutside service providers\nThe Work Environment\nWork environment is representative of manufacturing, laboratory, and office settings. Some travel is required to other production facilities and vendors.\nThe Physical Demands\nPhysical demands require the individual to lift loads up to 50lbs, work within restricted areas confined by equipment, and work within a low humidity environment with potential exposure to biological, toxic, and corrosive reagents (50% of time). The individual is also required to work within the confinements of a cubical style office, and also within a laboratory setting (50%). Must be willing to work flexible hours, including after-hour on-call support of manufacturing equipment and lines.\nSalary Transparency\nThe salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - 115,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.\nEqual Opportunity\nQuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. 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