Current Openings | Machine Solutions Inc.

Network Administrator
To apply please send resume and cover letter expressing interest to careers@machinesolutions.com

COMPANY SUMMARY:
Machine Solutions, Inc. (MSI) is a pioneer and leading supplier of medical product process and testing equipment. MSI has been instrumental in automating or semi-automating several manual processes within stent and catheter manufacturing organizations. We offer an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals in a fast-paced, biotech organization.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Helps users achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analysis, procurement support, installation, training and problem resolution for the local and wide area networks. Responsible for configuration, operation, and administration of network server hardware, operating systems, and communications links. Defines and implements solutions to integrate desktop and shared devices into local and wide area networks and/or other host-based networks. Recommends appropriate computer tools to users including equipment software, documentation, and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes users' needs. Recommends appropriate network configurations to meet users needs and departmental standards.
Implements and maintains bridges, routers, gateways, remote access servers, domain servers, security firewalls, application and device servers and Internet or Intranet devices and connections.
Designs, configures, monitors and optimizes local and wide area networks and printers for optimal performance, maximum availability, minimal maintenance, and reasonable costs.
Performs preventative and fault isolation maintenance on the local and wide area networks. Performs file maintenance on servers, domains, electronic post offices, and user files and/or data bases.
Designs, configures, maintains and manages network security features for local and wide area networks. Configures, monitors, and maintains anti-virus programs to insure network and systems integrity. Adds and deletes users as required on network servers and applications.
Performs customization and system administration for network management, task/project management, help desk, work group integration, documentation, and educational software packages on local and wide area networks.
Analyzes, recommends, and evaluates new hardware, software, and communications products for network compatibility and applicability.
Develops, maintains and updates a library of technical documentation.
Performs advanced maintenance on desktop devices when additional expertise is required.
Assist departmental management with development of systems standards, short and long term goals, project management, and strategic directions.
Keeps current on new developments and techniques in information technology.
Some website upkeep.
Ad-hoc projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent related technical and professional experience. Minimum ten (10) years related work experience.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and/or boards of directors.

Math Skills:
Ability to apply mathematical operations such as percentages, fractions, and correlation techniques.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Ability to apply mathematical operations such as percentages, fractions, and correlation techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. May need to sit, walk, stand, stoop or kneel, use hands to touch, for up to one third (1/3) of the day. Close, distance and color vision are required and must be able read emails, documents and view a computer screen.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
Some work near moving mechanical parts, with minor risk of electrical shock. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) can be expected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must possess strong analytical skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a wide range of users having different levels of computer expertise. Ability to design workable solutions to problems in a timely manner.

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Marketing & Aftermarket Sales Coordinator
To apply please send resume and cover letter expressing interest to careers@machinesolutions.com

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
All duties and responsibilities are performed with close coordination with the Directors of Aftermarket and Marketing, Marketing Managers, Product Managers and Aftermarket Managers. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can take initiative and work independently. Candidate must have excellent written/oral communication skills. This is a broad position that will include responsibilities with trade event marketing, advertising, PR, promotion, presentations, digital communication and will require communication and coordination between internal and external groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work together with the Aftermarket and Marketing team to plan and coordinate tradeshow events and associated logistics, including booth, materials and equipment shipments for all tradeshows.
Provide administrative support: market research, coordinating materials and information, team meetings, competitive data.
Assist the Aftermarket and Marketing team in analyzing and interpreting market activities that will impact the execution of the sales and marketing plans.
Oversee and coordinate the data management and follow-up of leads originating from marketing activities.
Respond to existing customer requests for product features and benefits, literature/catalogs and technical or engineering support.
Assist with the scheduling of the Field Service Technicians
Organize field service notes and input field service data into database.
Assist with the preparation of marketing and sales support materials as needed.
Continually look for ways to improve the efficiencies of the aftermarket and marketing processes.
Ad-hoc projects as needed.

Education and Experience:
Level 6: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:
Level 3: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Skills:
Level 3: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Level 4: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
This position will spend minimal time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. It will spend some time standing, sitting, walking, using hands to finger, feel, handle, using arms and hands to reach and lots of time talking and hearing. This position will spend minimal time lifting any weight, and when it does it may lift up to 100 lbs, example: setting up at tradeshows.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Minimal time will be spent working near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, near fumes or airborne articles and with risk of electrical shock. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) and while at trade shows or on the manufacturing floor this position can expect loud noise.

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Product Manager I
To apply please send resume and cover letter expressing interest to careers@machinesolutions.com

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of this position is to manage overall strategies for assigned product lines with domestic and international responsibility for product launch, product line extensions, product life cycle extensions and on-goung market and product research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish strategic direction for assigned product groups.
Working with management, develop annual budgets, forecasts and business plan for assigned product groups.
Research, understand and communicate to the entire team the key drivers in strategic markets.
Direct, develop and implement product and marketing communication launch plans and sales forecasts for new product launches and existing product line extensions.
Determine and execute appropriate market research needed to interact and gain the confidence of our target market.
Develop effective external relationships with industry leaders. Initiate and form strategic business parternships/collaborations in conjunction with the MSI management team.
Lead in the development of programs and materials to educate and train cross functional groups including field and in house sales representatives.
Manage competitive analysis for all global markets.
Provide regular feedback to VFT committees regarding project status and critical issues that may affect the attainment of project goals.
Attend relevant scientific and technical meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
Product Line Research:
Identify, analyze, and make recommendations on opportunities, busineseses, products, technologies, and ideas that may enhance and all value to MSI by creating a competitive advantage versus global competitors.
Evaluate the potential benefits and risks associated with new business opportunities. The focus should be on additional opportunities within the medical device industry and niche non-medical applications.
Ad-hoc projects as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PM position will supervise cross functional groups within the organization to assure that projects are completed in a timely manner. Although the PM's will be supervising these groups and leading these teams they will not be direct reports, but an Applications Technician may report to the PM.

Education and Experience:
Level 6: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; plus 2 to 4 years related experience. or equivalent experience and/or training.

Language Skills:
Level 4: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures.. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Math Skills:
Level 3: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Level 5: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In this position minimal time will be spent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Some time will be spent sitting, using hands to feel and handle, and reaching with hands and arms. Minimal time will be spent lifting any weight, but there is a possibility that up to 100 pounds will be lifted (e.g. trade show set up).

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
Minimal time will be spent on or near moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, and with risk of electrical shock. Moderate noise can be expected (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) but at times loud noise can be expected (This would include set up and dismantle at exhibition centers).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work cooperatively with cross function groups including: sales, engineering, operations and management.

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Purchaser I
To apply please send resume and cover letter expressing interest to careers@machinesolutions.com

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Conduct the daily responsibilites of purchasing parts for Bill of Materials and supplies for manufacturing. Must have a working knowledge of M1 and be able to use Arena and PDM Works to obtain current prints of the parts that need to be orderd on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing of parts for Bill of Materials and supplies for manufacturing.
Keep track of M1 reports on Purchase Orders and Vendors and taking corrective action when problems arise.
Responsibilities overlap with the all other positions in the Shipping/Receiving/Purchasing Department to ensure all duties are covered in the event of anyones absence.
May require receiving shipments of parts and supplies, unbox/unwrap them, inspect for damage and defects, ensure packing list is correct and deliver them to the proper location.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Language Skills:
Level 4: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Skills:
Level 2: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Level 4: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Certificate for the Successful Completions of AES Compliance Conference (Training for international shipping from the US Census Bureau).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Will spend minimal time standing walking, using hands to finger, handle, and feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling. Some time is spent sitting. Lots of time is spent talking or hearing. Minimal time is spent lifting weight between 25 and 100 lbs. Some time is spent lifting weight up to 25 pounds and lots of time is spent lifting weight up to 10 pounds.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right
while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial
relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Minimal time is spent in wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, near fumes or airborne particles, near toxic or caustic chemicals, and in outdoor conditions.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
Can be loud (Noise from the machine shop and manufacturing area and compressed air).

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Precision Builder II
To apply please send resume and cover letter expressing interest to careers@machinesolutions.com

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The assembler is responsible for mechanical & electrical assemblies of duplicate & R&D equipment with minimal supervision of assembly champion. Prior assembly experience is requred. (1 to 2 years).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building equipment from a Work Order
Mechanical assembly of machine and machine sub-assemblies.
Electrical wiring from electrical schematics.
Pneumatic plumbing from pneumatic schematic.
Document any changes to electrical & pneumatic schematics. (Notify Electrical Engineer.)
Document any print & machine changes. (Notify Mechanical Engineer.)
Take Digital Pictures of machine build process & final build. (Supervisor will download data.)
Update any changes to Bill of Materials (BOM). (Notify Engineering & Purchasing)
Fill out IPI (In-process inspection report) thru out machine build.
File all Manufacture's literature w/ machine file.
File all manufacture’s CERTS w/ machine file.
Responsible for tools & work station issued to employee.
Engineering Design & Manufacturing Standards Book (read & sign-off)
Able to read Mechanical blue prints
Final machine buy off on standard SC & FFS machines
Able to machine & modify simple components (manual lathe & mill)
Ad-hoc projects as needed.

Education and Experience:
Level 6 One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:
Level 3: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Skills:
Level 2: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs..

Reasoning Ability:
Level 4: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Minimal time will be spent standing, talking, walking and hearing, some time will be spent sitting and lots of time will be spent using hands to finger, feel and handle. Lots of time will be spent lifting weight up to 10 lbs, and minimal time will be spent lifting up to 50 lbs. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
Minimal time will be spent working near moving mechanical parts, and with risk of electrical shock. The noise level is expected to be moderate, but at times can be loud due to air compressors.

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