About the Role
This position supports plant manufacturing equipment systems under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager. The Technical Continuity Lead is a highly skilled technical resource responsible for leading complex equipment repairs, supporting engineering and quality investigations, and maintaining critical technical documentation. This role bridges the gap between maintenance operations and engineering functions, ensuring institutional knowledge is captured, systems are properly documented, and technical standards are upheld.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage major equipment repairs from initial diagnosis through full resolution and documentation
- Support engineering upgrades and Quality Change Request (QCR) implementations on production equipment
- Assist engineering teams in the investigation of complex equipment failures and reliability concerns
- Support quality investigations by providing technical expertise, equipment history, and repair documentation
- Perform PM Remediation work to address gaps identified through audits, equipment failures, or quality findings
- Conduct critical station setup verifications to ensure preventative maintenance procedures are accurate, complete, and properly implemented
- Maintain and update technical documentation and the Wiki, ensuring all procedures, drawings, and records are current and accessible
- Identify and support obsolescence work by flagging end-of-life equipment and components for engineering review
- Minimal travel to support equipment build/integration and/or training may be required
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an advanced maintenance technician or technical lead role with demonstrated expertise in complex equipment repair, engineering collaboration, and technical documentation
- Medical device or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record of leading repairs to completion, supporting multi-functional investigations, and maintaining technical knowledge systems
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electro-mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PLC logic
- Proficiency with documentation tools and platforms, including Wiki or equivalent knowledge management systems
- Understanding of cGMP requirements and experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with QCR processes and quality investigation protocols
- PLC troubleshooting experience desirable
- PLC programming experience a plus
Location
- US - Rochester, NY (Plant)
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Technical apprenticeship or Associate's degree in a related electrical, mechanical, or engineering field preferred
- Equivalent job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Salary/Compensations
- $32-$45 per hour
Benefits
- Short-term and/or long-term incentives
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Paid vacation
About the Company
- Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life.
- Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
- Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives.
- Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history.
- We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe.
- We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
