This position will pay Sign-On Bonus for the qualified hires.

Senior Instrumentation Technician OR Instrumentation Technician

The qualified candidate will be hired at the appropriate level commensurate with education/experience.

Senior Instrumentation Technician Job Description\:

Provides technical support, support the coordination of work activities, and follows established priorities within a team to ensure customer service needs are met.  Ability to trouble shoot across all site automation technologies.  Resolves issues and improve operations by making necessary logic changes, recommending and executing equipment upgrades, and assists in developing new processes and procedures.  Also performs calibrations and associated corrective actions on production, facility, and utility equipment.

Assists Lead Technician in support of scheduling daily work, coordinating activities with other departments, and mentoring Instrumentation Technician as needed.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Instrumentation Technician Job Description\:

Provides technical support, assist in coordinating work activities, and follows established priorities within a team to ensure customer service needs are met. Ability to trouble shoot across most site automation technologies. Resolves issues and suggest operation improvements by making necessary logic changes, recommending and executing equipment upgrades, and assists in developing new processes and procedures. Also performs calibrations and associated corrective actions on production, facility, and utility equipment.

Senior Instrumentation Technician Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Perform clibrations of inspection, measurement, and test equipment (process control and automation instrumentation) according to detailed calibration work instructions, including some unique and highly complex instrumentation.  Record results in Enterprise Asset Management System.  Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.  Communicate results as required by SOP.
• Maintains equipment by providing troubleshooting to ensure equipment performance is reliable and meets expectations.  This not only includes adjusting, repairing, and replacing components (sensors, cables, connectors, control boards, etc.), but also independent analysis of communications and configuration of systems and controllers.  Performs preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends.  Corrective work may include replacing electrical or powered component, including multiple phase motors.  Assists in the review of PLC or HMI program logic during certifications or troubleshooting to better understand deviations from proper operation.  Develops or updates machine logic and execute test protocols either independently or developed by Engineering and under their direction, depending on the complexity for the scope.
• Maintains and ensures documentation, both written and electronic, is accurate, complete and factual as required by policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.  Documents activities supporting maintenance best practices to ensure that continuous improvement activities have adequate and reliable data for analysis.  Reviews and analyzes measurement data collected by self or others in order to ensure proper documentation, adherence to procedures, and proper use of standards and references.  Identifies abnormalities, trends, and/or predict future issues based on available data.  Leads the development  of calibration, certification, or other maintenance related procedures and methods based on detailed specifications, drawings, and other technical requirements and review and approve calibration data sheets.  Reviews updated or modified calibration procedures developed by other Instrumentation Technicians or contractors.
• Maintains primary, secondary and/or working calibration standards.  Reviews calibration data sheets for departmental calibration standards to ensure standards are within manufacturer's stated tolerances.  Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and communicate results as required by SOP.
• Executes test protocols developed by self or others (Reliability and/or Engineers) in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment. Consults with Engineer/Reliability, vendor, or project manager on results and feedback.  This may include support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related travel.  Works independently or with Reliability and Engineers on projects and improvement initiatives to ensure equipment meets site standards.  Reviews project designs and make recommendations for automation, measurement equipment, or calibration standards.
• Prepares, reviews and tests calibration and configuration reports for equipment and calibration record setup to ensure equipment calibration requirements are completely and properly documented in the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM).  Supports the development of training material and provide a base level of training for other technicians or contractors in calibration concepts and procedures.
• Reviews and provide final approval (closing) on technician work orders.  Develops or guide the development of metrics and information to be used in root cause analysis (RCA) meetings.  Actively participates in and RCA meetings to identify and resolve calibration and equipment issues on a real time basis and improve business performance.

Instrumentation Technician Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Performs calibrations of inspection, measurement, and test equipment (process control and automation instrumentation) according to detailed calibration work instructions. Records results in Enterprise Asset Management System. Identifies out-of-tolerance conditions and performs corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc. Communicates results as required by SOP.
• Maintains equipment by providing troubleshooting to ensure equipment performance is reliable and meets expectations. This not only includes adjusting, repairing, and replacing components (sensors, cables, connectors, control boards, etc.), but also independent analysis of communications and configuration of systems and controllers. Performs preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends. Corrective work may include replacing electrical or powered component, including multiple phase motors.
• Maintains and ensures documentation, both written and electronic, is accurate, complete and factual as required by policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Documents activities supporting maintenance best practices to ensure that continuous improvement activities have adequate and reliable data for analysis. Reviews and analyzes measurement data collected by self or others in order to ensure proper documentation, adherence to procedures, and proper use of standards and references.
• Maintains primary, secondary and/or working calibration standards. Reviews calibration data sheets for departmental calibration standards to ensure standards are within manufacturer's stated tolerances. Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and communicate results as required by SOP.
• Executes test protocols developed by self or others (Reliability and/or Engineers) in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment.
• Prepares, reviews and tests calibration and configuration reports for equipment and calibration record setup to ensure equipment calibration requirements are completely and properly documented in the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM).
• Actively participates in and RCA meetings to identify and resolve calibration and equipment issues on a real time basis and improve business performance.

Senior Instrumentation Technician Requirements\:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).  Experience in related technology\: instrumentation, measurement, control, and /or troubleshooting. 
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a demonstrated understanding of calibration methodology, loop-checking, advanced maintenance and repair of instrumentation, automation, process control systems, and troubleshooting.   
• Understanding of equipment start-up and project support.      
• Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, and ISA symbols & numbering.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain, troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation                                                                                                                                         
• Requires a strong electrical, mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply all relevant Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation and initiative.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment.
• Ability to make decisions within the scope of operating policies and procedures.
• Physical Demands / Surroundings – Working conditions include being outside in any weather condition, climbing stairs and ladders, working in awkward positions, working in sterile areas with proper gowning and aseptically cleaned equipment, working in and around equipment containing hazardous chemicals, including toxic substances while wearing proper respiratory protection and personal protective equipment, and working in areas of elevated temperatures such as boiler rooms.  Manually lifting components, parts, equipment, and tools is a normal and routine part of the job. Items over 50 pounds, generally, are lifted with mechanical assistance or help from co-workers. On occasion, heavier lifts without assistance are necessary due to the confines of the workspace.
• Visual Demands - Must be able to read and see clearly.
• Attendance / Schedule - Attendance requirements are based on BVL general attendance policies.
• Compliance to company policies, gowning, SOPs, cGMPs, documentation and training requirements, etc.
• Would be responsible for following proper safety protocols and acceptable work standards.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends due to business needs.
• Ability to be on-call and available on site within set time guidelines.

Instrumentation Technician Requirements\:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience in related technology\: instrumentation, measurement, control, and /or troubleshooting.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with a demonstrated understanding of calibration methodology, loop-checking, advanced maintenance and repair of instrumentation, automation, process control systems and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, ISA symbols & numbering
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills as well as integrity.
• Requires a strong electrical, mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply all relevant Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation and initiative.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions within the scope of operating policies and procedures.
• Physical Demands / Surroundings – Working conditions include being outside in any weather condition, climbing stairs and ladders, working in awkward positions, working in sterile areas with proper gowning and aseptically cleaned equipment, working in and around equipment containing hazardous chemicals, including toxic substances while wearing proper respiratory protection and personal protective equipment, and working in areas of elevated temperatures such as boiler rooms. Manually lifting components, parts, equipment, and tools is a normal and routine part of the job. Items over 50 pounds, generally, are lifted with mechanical assistance or help from co-workers. On occasion, heavier lifts without assistance are necessary due to the confines of the workspace.
• Visual Demands - Must be able to read and see clearly.
• Attendance / Schedule - Attendance requirements are based on BVL general attendance policies.
• Compliance to company policies, gowning, SOPs, cGMPs, documentation and training requirements, etc.
• Would be responsible for following proper safety protocols and acceptable work standards.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends due to business needs.

Ability to be on-call and available on

Eligibility Requirements\:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

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Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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