embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit  embecta.com  or follow our social channels on  LinkedIn ,  Facebook ,  Instagram  and X (http://twitter.com/embecta) .  **Why join us?** A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work.  Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.  Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees. The Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining fully automated, high-volume, high speed assembly machines at optimal performance. This will be done by conducting planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. **Responsibilities:** + Identify and drive OEE and waste improvements. + Provide direct support to the production and maintenance teams to resolve daily issues and assist with troubleshooting. + Work closely with the maintenance team to apply learnings from breakdowns and performance issues to improve the preventative maintenance practices. + Be the subject matter expert of the assigned machine group. + Liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops. + To become involved in analyzing customer complaints and internal quality issues, and assist in drawing up improvements and preventative actions to eliminate these defects being produced. + Assist with training of other engineering technicians, new recruits and apprentices as required. + Fully participate in company-wide continuous initiatives, working in teams as required and utilizing appropriate quality tools as applicable. + Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g. breakdowns, maintenance etc). + Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults. **Educational experience:** + BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Degree or National Craft Certificate + specialised training + Industrial experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment + The ability to apply a scientific approach to problem-solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximize productivity and yields + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills + The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative + Relevant PC skills embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.