Engineer

**Job Title:** Manufacturing Automation Technician / Engineering Technologist (3rd Shift)**Location:** Hickory, North Carolina**Salary:** $76,000 – $104,500 (depending on experience) + Bonus Potential**The Opportunity:**I am currently seeking a skilled Engineering Technologist for a premier global leader in the healthcare manufacturing space. This is a mission-critical role within their North Carolina facility, where your technical troubleshooting skills will directly impact the production of life-saving medical products.Our client prides itself on a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering a rare blend of stable, long-term employment and the fast-paced environment of high-tech manufacturing.**The Role:**This is a dedicated 3rd-shift position (Sunday night – Thursday night, approx. 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM). You will serve as the technical lead on the floor, ensuring that automated systems and complex mechanical equipment operate at peak performance. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys both "hands-on" technical work and project management.**Core Responsibilities:*** **Automation & Electrical:** Diagnose and repair PLC, robotics, servo drives, and HMI/process control systems to minimize production downtime.* **Mechanical Systems:** Troubleshoot and optimize high-speed automation and manufacturing hardware.* **Project Leadership:** Manage mid-sized capital projects and equipment modifications from initial concept through validation and production launch.* **Continuous Improvement:** Develop and update SOPs, functional specifications, and documentation in compliance with cGMP and 6S standards.* **Financial Oversight:** Estimate costs for process improvements and manage approved project budgets.**What You’ll Bring:*** **Experience:** A minimum of 5 years in a related technical or engineering field.* **Education:** High school diploma required; an Associate’s Degree (AA) in a technical field is strongly preferred.* **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in CAD software, MS Project, and standard Office tools. Ability to interpret and develop mechanical blueprints.* **Compliance:** Experience working within highly regulated environments (cGMP/Standard Operating Procedures) is a plus.* **Communication:** Strong English verbal and written skills for cross-functional collaboration.**Why Join This Team?**From your first day, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:* Generous PTO (160 hours + paid holidays).* 401(k) matching and Employee Stock Purchase Program.* Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance.* Career growth support: Tuition reimbursement and access to professional certifications/conferences.* Family-friendly perks: Paid parental leave and childcare benefits.**Application Note:**Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.*Interested in making a difference in healthcare? Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.*