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The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.\nAt West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?\nThere’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.\nWe believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.\nJob Summary\nIn this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nSupport development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.\nDevelop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.\nEnsure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.\nDevelop and maintain required validation and project management documents.\nConduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management\nPerform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.\nDevelop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.\nTroubleshoot and repair of all automation.\nEvaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.\nEnsure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.\nMaintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation. \nProvide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.\nInterfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.\nConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by management.\nExhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.\nAutomation includes - assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.\n\nEducation\nAssociate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or\nBachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred \nWork Experience\nMinimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required \nMinimum 3 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred \nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nBackground in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.\nKnowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards\nTravel Requirements\n5%: Up to 13 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nLight-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.\nAdditional Requirements\nMust be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.\nMedical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.\nPay Transparency:\nThe annual base salary for this position is $88,700.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.\nThis position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.\nWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . 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