Senior Assembly Technician

What you'll do:

• Become the Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the critical assembly processes - determining process capability, driving improvements in the process as well as leading investigations and troubleshooting to resolve issues and non-conformances
• Assemble electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, modules and instruments with high quality and consistency for use in prototype testing along with verification and validation testing.
• Implement setup and line clearance processes and instructions for instrument assembly including the appropriate record keeping to operate under cGMP
• Use complex equipment and SW driven tools as well as hand tools to execute assembly and test processes.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of in-process and testing failures to determine and address root causes and generate root cause analysis reports.
• Decontaminate and repair modules, sub-assemblies and instruments returned from Engineering or Customers and generate repair and refurbishment records.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the manufacturing engineers for improvements to manufacturing work instructions, assembly and test fixtures and processes.  
• Drive 5s and lean activities to improve the manufacturing processes and overall production efficiency.
• Work with Engineering, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering teams to incorporate improvements into the manufacturing process based on testing results and observations 
• Participate in process FMEAs and risk identification as well as assisting with the implementation of appropriate countermeasures.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in the setup and validation of new equipment for use in the assembly process.
• Execute daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance and cleaning activities of equipment and manufacturing areas
• Collaborate with Quality in performing root cause investigations for Non-Conformances, Deviations and CAPA actions related to manufactured product
• Train manufacturing team members on specific technical processes to build workforce flexibility and capability in production.

What you'll need:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in STEM;
• 4-7 years of industry experience in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly, preferably in a cGMP environment
• Experience working with computerized systems and software driven equipment;
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to details;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across projects and activities;
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and participate on multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience with 5s, kanbans and lean manufacturing processes;
• Prior experience with repair and maintenance of biomedical equipment or complex electro-mechanical systems
• An appreciation of puns!

Why Join Us?

• Help turn prototype assemblies into reliable, scalable production processes that support the VitalOne System. 
• You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and cross-functional R&D teams, giving you the chance to shape assembly methods, improve processes, and directly influence product quality and readiness for scale.
• This role offers the opportunity to be a technical go-to person in production, grow your expertise in cGMP manufacturing, and contribute to a fast-moving team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.