Grifols - Los Angeles, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Electrical Automation Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, installing, and upgrading automated equipment and systems within a pharmaceutical and biomedical environment. This position is essential for ensuring that all automated systems operate efficiently and safely, contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare outcomes. The technician will be responsible for responding to equipment trouble calls, determining corrective actions, and communicating effectively with various departments including manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance. This role requires a proactive approach to both scheduled and unplanned maintenance tasks, ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally and in compliance with relevant laws and safety standards. In addition to troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of electrical and electro-mechanical systems, the technician will support the implementation of upgrades and new engineering projects. This includes disassembling and repairing electronic and instrumentation equipment, performing equipment changeovers, and conducting inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation. The technician will also be involved in ensuring that the work environment is safe and compliant with all governing policies, which is critical in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals. The position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on various projects. The technician must be able to lift and move equipment, stand for extended periods, and possess the manual dexterity necessary to perform all job functions effectively. This role is vital for maintaining the high standards of quality and safety that Grifols is known for in the healthcare sector.