Operations Support Technician

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LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol " LIVN ." LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

The Operations Support Technician is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Operations team in the development and improvement of production processes, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment and fixturing, basic defect disposition, and other duties as assigned.

Primary Activites

• Assist in developing the processes for the manufacturing of a product

• Train manufacturing personnel

• Assist in developing engineering and manufacturing documentation including the creation of procedures, test protocols, and reports.

• Assist in the execution of qualification and validation protocols.

• Assist in the maintenance of existing LivaNova equipment.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, order supplies as needed, and facilitate its repair or replacement

• Assist in relocation and installation of equipment.

• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvement

• Perform product disposition and generate non-conformance reports.

• Maintain accurate documentation

• Perform validation and/or verification testing

• Provide feedback on tools, fixtures, and equipment design iterations and concept evaluations

• Assist with the process of purchasing equipment, spare and/or supplies

Additional Activities

• Develop or update operational procedures, work instructions, maintenance procedures, equipment specifications, and qualification/validation documentation.

• Generate programs in equipment such as measuring systems or production equipment

• Execute and lead maintenance activities and train others on maintenance activities

• Execute equipment installation qualifications and support engineering qualification/validation.

• Capable of coordinating and leading equipment installation or relocation.

Travel Requirements

• This position may require business travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required, a technical degree or certificate preferred

• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment

• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches containing English or metric units

• Experience with using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and/or coordinate measurement machines

• Ability to perform required operations safely without endangering self or coworkers

• Good analytical aptitude

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)

• Specifically involved with the manufacturer of implantable electronic devices and/or leads for the pacemaker or neurostimulation industries, preferred

Additional Information:

• Location: Clear Lake, TX (Southeast Houston area)

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30a - 5:00p, with potential for overtime on Fridays (potential to work a standard 5 day work week)

• Pay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this position is $25 - $35 per hour + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.

Employee benefits include:

• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Personal and Vacation Time

• Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Education Assistance

• Bonus Referral Program

• Service Awards

• Employee Recognition Program

• Flexible Work Schedules

Valuing different backgrounds:

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Beware of Job Scams:

Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for "See Open Jobs" on***/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.