The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical who will provide Engineering oversight of equipment and supporting systems to efficiently maintain and reliably operate the manufacturing equipment on site. Strong focus will be on supporting reliability and overall equipment effectiveness projects in Manufacturing. This position will work in a cross-functional team with direct responsibility for engineering efforts within a specified manufacturing department. This position directly interfaces with operations and maintenance in day-to-day troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades to process equipment. Successful candidate will play a vital role in the overall success of Operations. The position requires assessment and control of documentation and performance metrics, and attainment of productivity and cost objectives in daily operation and maintenance of all equipment in assigned areas. Position is to continuously assess general condition and Validated readiness of critical assets required to deliver business priorities without interruption. Position has responsibility to deliver high quality, safe, compliant, cost effective equipment processes.

This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Experience in diagnosing machine problems/ root cause analysis - electric & servo motors, mechanisms, sensors.

  CAD proficiency in designing and drawing for custom hardware fabrication - brackets, guards, replacement hardware. Background in precision machinery, machine building, automation integrator.

• Identify and develop preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and reduce maintenance costs while improving reliability, quality, productivity, and safety results.

• Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement Lean activities.

  Prepares reports, summaries and needed capital aCAR protocols by applying an extensive operating knowledge of basic engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems from simple to moderate scope and complexity.

• Works under minimal supervision and follows established procedures where analysis of data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Conducts projects and/or multiple support projects, receiving overall guidance from higher level engineers regarding general expected results.

• Develop and maintain effective lines of communication across departments to achieve plant maintenance and reliability goals.

The Individual

Required:

• BS with 3 to 5 years experience.

• Experience in GMP compliance and delivering requirements, 3 or more years engineering experience in manufacturing.

• Experience in diagnosing machine problems/ root cause analysis - electric & servo motors, mechanisms, sensors.

  CAD proficiency in designing and drawing for custom hardware fabrication - brackets, guards, replacement hardware.

• Background in precision machinery, machine building, automation integrator.

• Travel Requirements: No specific travel required, no more than 5% expected

Preferred:

• MS preferred

• Experience in machine alignments and mechanical metrology.

Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: Manufacturing Operations Supervisors and Managers, Cell Leaders, Site Administrative Support Personnel, Quality, Engineering , Operations and Maintenance team members.

External Partners: Suppliers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at orthorecruiting@orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com

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