NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION / KNOWLEDGE
4 to 5 years relevant experience within a vaccine / biotech industry or equivalent
Specific machinery understanding and operational manufacturing experience within a similar environment
Sound technical ability and hands on approach on maintenance activities
Experience in having faced successfully local and international quality audits would be advantageous
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Ensure Utilities are maintained and serviced
Responsible for monitoring of all systems that operate 24/7 and will be primarily responsible to respond to a breakdown
Ensure service providers adhere to cGMP and Bio-safety
Draft and update relevant departmental SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) timeously
Understanding on the principals of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and safety circuits
Read control panel electrical diagrams and correlate to installed parts
Troubleshoot and fault find on control circuits and be able to find solutions to solve current issues or prevent future issues from occurring
Performs complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electromechanical components and systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment
Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions
Conduct complex engineering tests to collect design data or assist in general research work
Assist in the development of electronic equipment
Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools
Repair or modify cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development areas
Assemble experimental circuitry or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components
Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance
Analyse and interpret test data
Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance
Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system consideration by engineers in broader determinations affecting system design and procedures
Upgrade software and running software tests on existing electronic systems
Maintain detailed records of validity tests and upgrades performed.