Metrology Technician II (Days/Orange)

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Position Summary

The Metrology Technician (Instrumentation Technician) is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex laboratory, process, and utility instrumentation in a cGMP facility. Working in a primarily paperless environment, this role collaborates closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Automation teams to ensure equipment reliability. This position handles moderately complex assignments, requiring sound judgment in problem-solving and making routine recommendations to management. While routine tasks are performed independently, general instructions are provided for new assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, customer request, and corrective instrumentation work orders in support of the LOTTE BIOLOGICS Syracuse bio campus.
• Perform instrumentation work on liquid level, temperature, pressure, liquid flow, gas flow, speed, control valves, I/P transducers, solenoids, PLC’s, distributed I/O systems, and other manufacturing and utility system instrumentation.
• Support manufacturing through participation on 24x7 maintenance coverage model (12-hour day shift on rotational schedule (48 hours one week, followed by 36 hours the next)).
• Maintain assigned area of ownership within the facility to support inspection readiness and general facility upkeep for support of commercial manufacturing.
• Utilize an electronic maintenance work order system to document all performed work in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Operate within regulatory governed facility in regards to documentation management, training compliance, deviation management, procedure adherence, and corrective/preventative action implementation.
• Cross-train to support integrated mechanical maintenance, critical utilities, and instrumentation team.
• Assists in qualification activities related to instrumentation.
  
  

Education & Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in calibration and instrumentation, applying principles and practices.
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent training with a strong foundation in scientific principles.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven ability to work effectively in team environments, contributing to shared goals through collaboration and accountability
• Proficiency with Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• General understanding of operating principles of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• General knowledge of P&IDs control theories and techniques and have ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics with assistance when needed.
• Knowledge of basic relay ladder logic, programmable logic controllers, and distributed control systems.
• Knowledge of DeviceNet and Foundation Fieldbus instrumentation, DeltaV distributed control system, and Rosemount’s A.M.S. Software desired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation calibration and maintenance for biotech manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability with common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, customer focus, and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, including pre-task planning, adherence to safety procedures, and accountability.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• This position is located a medium scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam.
• Frequent bending twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching is required. Role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.).
• This position is a team-based position that requires shift work, weekends, holidays, emergency call-ins and overtime. Schedule is a 12-hour day shift on rotational schedule (48 hours one week, followed by 36 hours the next).
  
  

Work Environment

• This position may require the employee to work in areas where chemical, biologic, and environmental risks are present.
• This position is located a medium scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam.
  
  

Travel

5% travel is required

Shift Differential

5%

Target Bonus

5%

New York Pay Range: $22.60 USD - $31.73 USD

Work Location

East Syracuse, NY

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!