Location: Juncos, PR

Summary
In a Full Automation role, Under close supervision, assists with or directly provides technical engineering support in process optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications in the operations, manufacturing or pilot plant environment. Ensures that all operations are accomplished in a safety and compliant manner consistent with current corporate policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform standard engineering work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete routine technical tasks.
• Prompt and regular attendance to workplace.
• Other functions may be assigned.
• On a daily basis, monitor operations of a unit operation or system and actively assist operations, maintenance or project personnel as required.
• Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a limited number of equipment items or systems of minor to moderate complexity.
• Routinely troubleshoot operational issues with individual equipment or skids.
• Assist with the proposal, initiation, testing and implementation of proposed changes to process, utility and/or facility systems.
• Assist more senior engineers in the evaluation and implementation of engineering improvements, policy changes, compliance improvements and optimization programs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all systems, electrical and mechanical.
• Ability to learn, install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo eyes, motor starts, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids and frequency inverters.
• PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet).
• Providing ongoing plant support including trouble shooting and new function development.
• Acting as a technical resource to plant personnel.
• **Other functions may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and/or related fields. 
• Minimal years of experience in operations/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with PLC/ Allan Bradley / Vision System / NExperience
• Exposure to or direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA) preferred.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
• Familiarity with validation processes.
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Ability to apply engineering science to production.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas: Problem solving and applied engineering.Basic technical report writing, Basic technical presentations, Computer Literacy. Enjoy technical and engineering activities, good communication skills, Able to work as part of a team. Interested in mathematics, physics and mechanical equipment, such as robotic and production equipment.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers health benefits that include vision, dental, and pharmacy. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include a 401K retirement plan with employer matching, a referral bonus program, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave and vacation when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at benefits_pr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $27.61/hr.