maintenance engineer Ilfracombe, England
Job description
Be part of something altogether life changing.
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What You Will Do:
- To Provide technical support to all areas every day across both mechanical & electrical
- To ensure the department operates with due regards to current legislation, company and statutory requirements
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site
- Installation of production and plant equipment, commissioning, breakdown analysis and repair
- Identification of areas which could be improved and propose solutions
- Assist with apprentice and learner development
- Actively take part in lean events and help drive efficiency
Who You Are:
- Ability to diagnose electrical control failures and resolve issues
- Experience diagnosing mechanical component/system issues and fixing them
- Knowledge of wiring regs
- Solid understanding of electro-pneumatic automation equipment and systems
- Experience of both mechanical and electrical facility services – e.g. mains distribution/compressed air/water systems/chillers
- Capable of industrial machinery installation
- Good planning and time management ability
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Solid understanding of CMMS systems
- Apprenticeship, HNC/D, BTEC or Degree level in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering subject area with around 5 years’ experience within a relevant role.
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
- Able to use Lean and Six Sigma techniques to complete process improvements.
- Good analytical skills to help drive and measure improvements.
- Able to demonstrate a broad experience of manufacturing processes and equipment
- Shown ability to successfully lead multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and be able to drive through improvements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present information concisely and optimally.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D Drawing Package.
- Ability to read and understand wiring and pneumatic diagrams.
- Familiar with personal computers and proficient using MS Excel, MSWord, MS Powerpoint, MS Project and Minitab
- Able to build FMEA’s and Risk assessments to form part of the change control process.
- Clean driving licence
- Happy to be part of a double day shift, potential for shift to span over the weekend period and occasional overtime may be available.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
