Electronics Technician at Aspen Pharma Group

Description

• Monitor, maintain and repair electrical equipment and infrastructure adhering to GMP and safety requirements.
• Plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency to meet planned production.
• Manage electrical infrastructure and legal compliance in area.
• Responsible for own tools and availability of spare parts in area of support.

Requirements

Planning and Operational Support

• Act as a technical/ subject matter resource.
• Facilitate implementation of current processes.
• Identify gaps in processes and procedures and provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools, and techniques.
• Train staff on SOPs and maintenance of equipment / machinery. 

Electronics Engineering

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections according to maintenance plan, job cards, and SOP.
• Repair electronics/automation breakdowns according to job cards and SOP.
• Troubleshoot electronic breakdowns to diagnose cause of breakdowns and minimise machine downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify cause of electronic failures and quality deficiencies to minimise machine downtime.
• Prepare CAPA plans for review and implement once approved to address electronics/automation failures.
• Isolate, remove and replace defective components.
• Complete and submit work requisitions with work performed.
• Maintain workshop, tools, and assets to standards.
• Determine and request required parts, materials, and special equipment to maintain electrical/electronic infrastructure.
• Install, test, and validate electronics and automation infrastructure to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Monitor and meet % downtime reduction targets.
• Carry out planned calibration inspections and tasks as per internal audit schedule.
• Ensure that equipment and machinery is checked and calibrated for purpose.

Reporting and recordkeeping

• Gather information required for reporting.
• Complete and consolidate standard documents.
• Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation.
• Update and maintain records and systems.
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution.

Skills Required

Background/experience

• N6 or equivalent NQF level certificate (e.g., Electronic or Electrical.
• Engineering) with 2 to 4 years’ Production / Engineering experience related to mechanical and electric repair and maintenance on calibration equipment.
• Knowledge of PC, PLC controlled systems & instrument calibration.
• Knowledge of computerised maintenance systems (SAP) would be an advantage.

 Specific job skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives.
• Physically capable of lifting/ moving heavy equipment.

 Competencies

• Information Gathering
• Interrogating Information
• Pragmatic Action
• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalising Outputs
• Maintaining Accuracy