Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician will join the Bionano Operations team with responsibilities including manufacturing, testing, service, and support of Bionano's instruments and devices. The Engineering Technician will work closely with quality and production teams to support manufacturing of Bionano's products.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Handle final processing and release testing of instruments sent from Contract Manufacturer and customer returns.

Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of internal and field return instruments.

Maintain device history records for internal and external instruments.

Assist in maintaining equipment calibration/maintenance system.

Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventative action and continuous improvements.

Ensure adherence to Quality System requirements throughout product lifecycle.

Provide support to receiving inspection, document control, internal auditing, and training processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Hands-on with strong analytical and organization skills.

Strong in electro-mechanical troubleshooting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Close attentions to details.

Strong continuous improvement mindset.

Demonstrated experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques.

Experience with building and testing of optical systems, preferred.

Experience with single molecule microscopy techniques.

Experience with CCD-based and/or sCMOS imaging systems.

Experience with and knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques.

Experience assisting with incoming quality inspection.

Medical device instrument manufacturing knowledge and experience.

Experience in safety and ergonomics work environment.

Experience working with ERP and QMS software.

Experience with 5S, Kaizen or any lean methodologies

Able to manage multi-facetted priorities in high pace environments.

Education, Certifications, Licenses

Education (Level and field of study) required/ preferred: Minimum of an Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.

Years relevant/ total work experience:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience working in ISO and GMP regulated manufacturing environment required.

Certifications required/ preferred: N/A

Leadership Responsibility (Direct/ Indirect): N/A

Additional Requirements

Work Location: Onsite - San Diego, CA

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel time expected

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Sit and stand for prolonged periods

Repeating motions that may include the hands, wrists and/or fingers

Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms

Stand and/or move about the office or in various environments (including tight and confined spaces), or from one worksite to another

Specific visual abilities, including close vision and ability to adjust focus, read, review, and assess the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned

Verbal abilities require communicating with others to exchange information

Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions

Work environment involving low/high temperatures; hazardous conditions, low ventilation, noisy environments, small/enclosed spaces

In-person interaction with others indoors and outdoors

Use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication, and recordkeeping

The above physical requirements and work environment characteristics generally reflect those of this position but is not an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, provided that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description generally reflects management's assignment of essential functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and it does not limit or restrict the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. The duties, responsibilities and job description of this role are subject to change at any time without notice.