Manufacturing Technician III Medical Industry / Shift B

Job Purpose

The manufacturing technician position supports the development and implementation of optimal and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods, in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements in production processes, methods, and controls; supports activities related to the installation and validation of production lines, as well as equipment management throughout its life cycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to manufacturing activities to meet established safety, quality, cost, and production objectives.
• Maintain systems that monitor key performance indicators, such as yield, reject rate, scrap percentage, etc. If indicators show an adverse trend, work with the functional team to plan and implement appropriate changes.
• Lead/own performance/capacity analysis and improvement plans. Analyze defective material to identify probable cause. Capable of performing dissections.
• Execute installation/validation actions for new or existing production lines, complying with regulatory requirements.
• Provide support in the identification, selection, and purchase of manufacturing equipment/tools according to production requirements.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating and activating calibration, maintenance, and repair services; following manufacturer instructions and procedures; requesting special service when necessary.
• Capable of interpreting product requirements and specifications. Understand potential risks related to product failures.
• Have clear criteria for conforming/non-conforming products and test methods used for verification.
• Manage/evaluate change processes as required. Provide support to the DLs training process.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Participate in the identification and investigation of non-conforming products. Use problem-solving techniques based on root cause analysis to identify and eliminate causes. Capable of managing process improvement activities until their final implementation.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Ongoing technical/engineering studies desirable.

Language Proficiency

Basic English, mostly for reading/comprehension/writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Knowledge/understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO guidelines.
• Desired experience in validation or execution support.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position, with knowledge or support of manufacturing processes related to yield or quality.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel or other software (creation of graphs, formulas, trend analysis, etc.). Capable of performing data analysis and data collection.
• Strong knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to support complex investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in a specific engineering/process of the area (examples: known processes, their function, and relationship to yield).
• Availability to travel.

Position Details

Shift B: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:30pm

Location: Zona Franca el Coyol, Alajuela.

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