Roche · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineer/ Sr. Engineer-Mechanical
Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expRoche is dedicated to advancing science and ensuring healthcare access for everyone. As a Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical, you will provide technical support for manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and lead process improvement projects to enhance diabetes management solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes in the manufacture of products, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
Develops and improves mechanical and electromechanical processes by studying requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators and maintenance technicians
Interfaces with design and process development engineering in coordinating the release of new products to the manufacturing process
Helps to estimate manufacturing cost and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing production lines
Manages multiple projects and time scopes for each project
Ensures process changes are characterized and implemented following validation policies and procedures
Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished -product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
Assists department leadership in setting strategic direction
Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the field
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Provide guidance and advice to lower level staff
Participates in the on-call rotation to provide off shift / weekend support to production, as needed
Support key initiatives such as information management and life cycle management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute for previous experience or equivalent experience
Relevant experience is defined as experience from the 'Knowledge/Skills/Attributes' section above
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years relevant experience or Master's of Engineering/PhD with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent experience or equivalent experience
Relevant experience is defined as experience from the 'Knowledge/Skills/Attributes' section above
Hands-on expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading manufacturing equipment, with a focus on mechanical systems
Troubleshooting and improving the performance of mechanical components such as actuators, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other moving parts to ensure reliability and efficiency
Modifying and upgrading existing mechanical systems and equipment layout for better performance and cost-effectiveness
Identifying and addressing bottlenecks, wear/lubrication issues, and misalignments to maximize equipment uptime and throughput
Evaluating and improving the operation of motion systems such as servo mechanisms, cam-driven systems, and linear actuators
Utilizing sensors to monitor mechanical equipment and processes, including part position, presence/absence detection, and performance monitoring
Collaborating with controls engineers to troubleshoot mechanical systems tied to PLCs, motion controls, distributed I/O networks, etc
GD&T and design for manufacturing
Manage EPL, BOM, and drawing updates
Skilled in working with vendors to identify improvement project solutions and obsolete components replacements
Experienced in developing and executing equipment qualification requirements, testing, and documentation
Experienced in collaborating with teams to implement improvements, qualify changes, and resolve quality/downtime issues
Ability to write and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation
Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze data to identify trends and determine root-cause
Ability to run simulations and analyze test data
Ability to design and detail mechanical parts and assemblies for fabrication in Solidworks (or closely related CAD experience)
Superior computer skills
Preferred
Familiar with GMP in a regulated environment (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical)
Experience troubleshooting controls systems (PLC, Drives, and Vision systems) of high volume/speed manufacturing equipment
Previous training or experience in Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. LSS, PDCA, etc.)
Previous experience working in a PLM system
Knowledge of Autocad
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Strong ability to teach and educate key stakeholders and other colleagues
Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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