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The Position

WHO WE ARE

Doing now what patients need next. Near Patient Care is committed to helping people with diabetes everywhere in the world think less about their daily diabetes routine, so they can get true relief, day and night. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions for both people with diabetes and their professionals - from blood glucose monitoring to information management to continuous glucose monitoring. Our aim is to offer innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.
We are strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.
At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.
Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis is a function within Roche Diagnostics - Near Patient Care Operations, responsible for the strip manufacturing of the majority of our blood glucose monitoring portfolio for the global demand of our patients. In the future, Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis will also be responsible for sensor manufacturing for our continuous glucose monitoring portfolio.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of areas of specialization
• Ability to run simulations and analyze test data.
• Ability to write and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Superior computer skills, with the following controls experience preferred
• RSLogix 5000 programming experience (ladder, structured text, SFC, AOI)
• FactoryTalk View SE programming experience
• FactoryTalk View ME programming experience
• Cognex Insight Explorer programming
• Distributed IO ( Profibus/Ethernet IP)

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide engineering support as required by the production schedule. You will troubleshoot process issues, lead/contribute to process improvement/characterization projects, train maintenance and production personnel, conduct pilot and validation activities following Roche Diagnostics - Near Patient Care Operations policies and procedure. You will ensure the validated state of the production process/equipment is maintained

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes in the manufacture of products, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Develops mechanical and electromechanical processes by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators and maintenance technicians.
• Interfaces with design and process development engineering in coordinating the release of new products to the manufacturing process.
• Helps to estimate manufacturing cost and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing lines.
• Manages multiple projects and time scopes for each project
• Ensures process changes are characterized and implements following validation policies and procedures
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Assists department leadership in setting strategic direction
• Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the field
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Provide guidance and advice to lower level staff
• Participates in the on call rotation to provide off shift / weekend support to production, as needed