About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

 

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

 

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.

 

Position Responsibilities

·       Meets all the requirements of an Electronic Technician Level I

·       Has 3-5 years of experience as an electronic technician, with a deeper understanding of electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

·       Evaluate returned products within the guidelines of Vante Quality system and other department policies to determine the cause of failure.

·       Follow SOP instructions to complete equipment inspections & repairs.

·       Capable of conducting equipment inspections, troubleshooting basic electrical/electronic issues, and completing repairs following standard operating procedures.

·       Uses common hand tools and test equipment, such as multimeters, to diagnose and repair product defects.

·       Independently troubleshoots and repairs complex equipment, identifying the root cause of failures and implementing appropriate solutions.

·       Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, frequency meters, and spectrum analyzers, to diagnose and repair issues.

·       Collaborates with cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between the Aftermarket and Engineering departments.

·       Trains and mentors less experienced technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.

·       Participates in the development and improvement of work instructions and quality control procedures.

·       Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

Position Tasks

·       Troubleshooting & repairing circuit boards which do not perform as expected on customer owned equipment through the RMA process.

·       Troubleshooting other electronic and mechanical parts on returned or in-house equipment.

·       Annual Certification / Calibration on Machine Solutions Manufactured Equipment.

·       Participate in improving the work instructions used by RMA Dept. and the QC procedures for existing products.

·       Train personnel in the use of test equipment, as needed.

·       Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.

·       Compare test results with specifications and make a judgment as to acceptability of a product’s performance.

·       Read and comprehended product drawings, schematics and other graphical descriptions of the electromechanical functioning of a product.

·       Complete paperwork that communicates what part numbers were used in the repair, what was the cause of failure, how long did it take to repair the product, notes to customer or user, etc.

·       Adhere to policies of quality assurance, safety, biohazard control and cleanliness.

·       May be required to perform certain quality control check procedures to assure the product meets performance specifications.

·       Maintains departmental technical documents related to repairs and or history of product design. 

• Coordinates and may perform training of entry level and intermediate repair technicians to assure that all receive training on all products Vante must repair, in a timely manner.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.)or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret assembly instruction, schematics, assembly drawings, general technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure instructions.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, customers and vendors.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch, and lift/move up to 30 pounds.

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Machine Solutions, Inc.