Field Service Technician - Pharma Filling & Packaging Systems

SYNTEGON

$83K — $104K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-year Packaging Machinery degree with 2 years of experience on Packaging Equipment, or 5 years in capital equipment repair/maintenance
  • 2 years of direct customer interaction experience
  • Willingness to travel 80% of the time, both domestically and internationally
  • Preferred: BS in Electrical Engineering
  • Preferred: Experience in the packaging industry
  • Preferred: Proficiency in controls and maintenance of systems like servo drives and PLCs
  • Preferred: Knowledge of cGMP and GAMP requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide turnkey support for equipment start-up and validation testing
  • Update and modify machine control software at customer sites and train users
  • Coordinate activities related to machine functionality improvements
  • Support customers and collaborate with sales and service departments
  • Engage in continuous training to maintain and enhance technical expertise
  • Perform duties in a cleanroom environment, including lifting and working in confined spaces

Benefits

  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription) from day one
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Education assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for installation, testing, analyzing, maintaining, repairing and training on Syntegon Pharmaceutical Systems at customer sites. Provide customers with excellent technical customer service and ensure complete satisfaction. This position has a direct and significant impact on maintaining our customer base as well as growing new business for Syntegon Technology.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide turnkey support for start-up, IQ, OQ, and PQ validation testing on new machine installations.
  • Provide updates and modifications to machine control software at customer sites and training customers on use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Coordinate development activities and upgrades related to updating and improving machine functionality.
  • Provide support to Customers, Customer Service department and Sales department as required
  • Participate in continuous training, as needed, in order to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on new equipment and existing systems applications through internal training.
  • Work in a cleanroom environment, fully gowned. Work in tight quarters; on top and underneath equipment standing, stooping, kneeling and bending continuously (approx. 66% of the time). Lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.


Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • 2-year Packaging Machinery degree and 2 years of experience working on Packaging Equipment OR 5 years overall experience in repair and maintenance of capital equipment.
  • 2-years' experience working directly with Customers
  • Ability to travel 80% of the time Domestically and Internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in the packaging industry.
  • Proficiency in operating controls, and prior work experience in repair/maintenance of control systems, such as servo drives, HMI's and programmable controllers.
  • Demonstrated advanced mechanical, electrical and software skills. systems of equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens, PLC, PMAC, etc.)
  • Ability to support various software control platforms for complete packaging lines.
  • Experience with cGMP and GAMP requirements in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Strong customer service focus with ability to assure customer confidence in the operation of equipment.
  • German-speaking skills a plus.


Additional Information

The expected compensation range for this position is between $40 - $50 per hour.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees' matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees' needs.
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
  • 401(k) with generous Company Match
  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program


To ensure the protection of your personal data, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively through our online applicant management system - we're unable to consider applications sent by email or post.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:
  • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
  • AWIM (A World In Motion)

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