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Sr. Engineering Technician

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Working Location :   WASHINGTON, REDMOND

Workplace Flexibility :   Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​ ​

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose :

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus .

  • Please note : All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

The Senior Engineering Technician supports manufacturing and also manages the facility. This requires the technician to troubleshoot repair and maintain all development and production equipment and tooling as well as devise solutions for facilities issues throughout the building. The technician interacts with and assists all personnel in the building and also coordinates extensively with outside contractors

Job Duties

  • Promptly respond to and resolve equipment issues on the production lines to minimize delays to production.
  • Perform and document periodic maintenance on all equipment and tooling for development test research and manufacturing.
  • Design and prototype custom tools to address production needs.
  • Set up and optimize production areas for new products.
  • Write and execute validation protocols with all required documentation.
  • Promptly respond to and resolve all facilities issues and needs.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements; implement these improvements where possible and coordinate with engineering on larger- scale improvements.
  • Research purchase install and program new equipment.
  • Interact extensively with internal personnel and external contractors in a professional and positive manner.
  • Identify and resolve potential safety hazards in production areas and across the facility.
  • Ensure maintenance of clean safe and well-organized production work areas.
  • Design and prototype custom tools to address production needs.
  • Maintain accurate records that follow Good Documentation Practices and comply with the requirements of the company’s Quality System.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job Qualifications

    Required :

  • High school diploma or equivalent; college level studies preferred.
  • Hands-on experience working in manufacturing, lab, or with machining equipment.
  • Minimum 5 yrs of experience w / High school diploma or equivalent or 4 yrs experience w / associate’s degree or 2 yrs experience w / Bachelor’s degree.
  • Other Considerations (travel / hours availability, etc.) :
  • Ability to work overtime as required.

  • Occasional after-hours (evening / weekend) work required.
  • Preferred :

  • Familiar with tool and machine maintenance as well as assembly concepts and production flow.
  • Ability to evaluate and identify fundamental manufacturing / design problems by determining root cause and then propose possible solutions.
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical equipment operations including general facility operations and safety.
  • Ability to work and maintain records according to procedures and regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to critically think and problem solve.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, Visio skills desirable.
  • Why join Olympus?

    We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

    Equitable Offerings you can count on :

    Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

  • with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

    24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

    Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

    Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

    Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

    12 Paid Holidays

    On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

    Connected Culture you can embrace :

    Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

    Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

    Paid volunteering and charitable donation / match programs

    Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

    Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

    Paid Educational Assistance

  • US Only
  • Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
  • Are you ready to be a part of our team?

    Learn more about our benefit and incentives .

    The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $28.56 - $38.55  / hour, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

    At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

    For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

    Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

    Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

    We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

    Let’s realize your potential, together.

    It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and / or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Applicants with Disabilities :

    As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

    Posting Notes : || United States (US) || Washington (US-WA) || Redmond || Manufacturing & Repair

    Salary : $29 - $39

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