Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Red Deer) (Sundre)

Position Summary As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in smart manufacturing systems within a high-volume consumables environment. Responsibilities Complete required training (e.g. cGMP, safety and work instructions, etc.) within a stipulated time frame. Execute tasks strictly following cGMP, Quality, Safety and Work instruction requirements. Ensure employees follow safety, quality requirement, and all applicable company policies at all times. Ensure proper housekeeping and maintain cleanliness (6S) of the working area. Timely report/escalate any concerns (work-related or personal). Meet daily production schedule and performance expectation. Be able to take on additional tasks or responsibilities when required. Be competent to guide technician in performing maintenance activities. Develop solutions to restore and sustain optimal functionality of manufacturing equipment and systems. Demonstrate the ability to identify and qualify alternative replacements for equipment parts, executing required changes through established change control processes. Improvement work: Participate and lead improvement initiatives across areas under broad direction. Facilitate an organization's systems and processes relating to continuous improvement (e.g., 6S) and coach team members toward continuous improvement. Analyze work practices beyond own scope of work for innovation and improvement opportunities with broad supervision. Develop work instructions for each type of equipment. Incident investigation and reporting Lead a cross-functional investigation team and be able to submit a formal report under broad supervision. Mentor team members on positive investigation & reporting skills. Adapt different techniques and concepts in technical writing for effective engagement with individuals and/or teams. Lead and mentor a group of team members to meet production KPI and corporate goals & targets: Assist and provide technical support to the shift to meet daily production target and shift KPIs with some guidance. Coordinate & prioritize activities based on production, equipment and supply to meet the objectives. Learning and Development Responsible for the skill development of the team. Be able to provide guidance to Technician and Engineer on PLC and automation equipment troubleshooting. Develop On the job (OJT) training programmes for Engineer. Exhibits strong proficiency in maintaining and repairing complex smart manufacturing equipment, and in formulating sustainable solutions for recurring equipment problems. Implement improvements to the existing equipment maintenance processes with broad supervision. Participate in the design of automation equipment to improve product quality, cycle time, and cost. Data Collection and Analysis: Leverages advanced data analysis techniques to convert raw and complex operational data into strategic insights that optimize equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. Demonstrate the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and solving problems on issues. Be a role model for Technicians and Junior Engineers. Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs. Requirements Advanced understanding on Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Pneumatic. Ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, work safety instructions & practices at all times. Good project management skills. Experience in working on automatic control systems. Experience in troubleshooting PLC (e.g., Beckhoff or Allen Bradley PLC) and HMI process control automation system. Experience working on Server/Client and Infrastructure will be an added advantage. Ability to draft engineering drawings. Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner. High level of discipline and integrity. Be able to undertake multiple tasks. Be able to undergo job rotation/ cross training. Be able to work in noisy environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Be able to work in chemical environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Must be able to identify different colors for work purposes. Possess a positive attitude and sense of urgency. Meticulous, keen attention to details and organized. Be agreeable to work 12 hours (from 0800 to 2015 for the day shift and from 2000 to 0815 for the night shift) rotating shifts (Monthly rotations from day to night and vice versa) with staggered break times in accordance with the roster when required. Be able to safely lift and handle weights up to 15 kg, with occasional requirements to manage heavier loads. All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities. Preferred Diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics will have added advantage. 10+ years for Diploma or 4+ years for Bachelor’s degree of working experience in manufacturing/production environment. Experience in GMP controlled manufacturing / production environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact @illumina.com. To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prd60