Senior Technician, Equipment

As one of the world´s leading manufacturers of cardio- and endovascular medical devices, BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries by its global workforce. The work of our committed, highly specialized, exceptionally skilled employees results in crucial advancements in the world of cardiology and changes the lives of patients every day.

The Senior Technician (Equipment Engineering) is responsible, as member of the Operations Engineering team, to provide technical support for production operations in meeting output and quality. This includes transfer, documentation and repair. Furthermore, the Senior Technician will support the Equipment Engineer in required installation and training activities to ensure the processes will be correctly operated. Also, his/her expertise will be required to optimize the infrastructure of the facility.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide first level troubleshooting and resolve production stoppages due to equipment issues.
• Minimise equipment downtime and ensure production meets target output and yield.
• Document and report all production line stoppages due to equipment or technical issues.
• Monitor machine output and ensure the required standards are met.
• Replenish production auxiliary materials and tools in the respective workstations.
• Perform process control check where necessary.
• Participate in and execute preventive maintenance and calibration activities for production and measuring equipment.
• Ensure workstations are in excellent housekeeping conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers and production in continuous process improvement projects.
• Maintain and build up relationships with local vendors.
• Train and educate operators and technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to perform shift work as and when necessary.
• Able to travel as necessary.
  
  

Technical Competency

Lean Manufacturing:

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.
• 5S, 7-Mudas and Kaizen methodologies.
• Poka Yoke, Single-minute exchange of die (SMED) for equipment tooling/fixture.
  
  

Continuous Improvement Project Management:

• JDI (Just-Do-It), PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and A3 Problem Solving as project initiative to address equipment issues.
  
  

Equipment Skills:

• Basic understanding and interpretation of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
• Basic understanding of Sensors, Relay, Solenoids PLC, AC/DC power supply and concepts.
  
  

Your Profile

• Diploma/Higher NITEC in the field of Mechanical, Electrical, Bioengineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Higher NITEC or equivalent: At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Preferably in medical device industry.
• Prior technical experience in Electronics / Manufacturing environment will be added advantage.
• Meticulous, responsible, flexible, independent and customer oriented.
• Experience working in project environment with good problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) will be an advantage.
  
  

What We Offer

• being encouraged to think and act entrepreneurially
• working in global teams and projects
• developing yourself professionally
  
  

Are you interested Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Location: Singapore | Type of contract: Full-Time

Apply now under: www.biotronik.com/careers

Job ID: 62249 | Contact: Human Resources

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.