The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering department and production by creating and maintaining product specifications, bills of material, product change notifications and deviations. Responsible for developing and resolving technical problems in production, engineering, facilities and maintenance as it pertains to operational issues. Assist and support the operation of all equipment and processes within the facility, which includes facilities equipment, production equipment or engineering development / installation / repair of all equipment for production, facilities and maintenance of the plant. The purpose is to ensure equipment and processes are safely and efficiently operating to allow for high quality and on-time delivery of manufactured products.
Position Responsibilities may include :
- Support production to resolve equipment, process and technical issues to maintain process in optimal state
- Provide daily support to assigned area for repairs, installations and regular on-going maintenance / operational excellence
- Provide diagnostic leadership to the team and floor support to the operations area for production issues
- Develop methods used in the prevention, control or remediation of equipment issues, and safety hazards
- Write and maintain engineering specifications, bills of material, product and engineering change notifications, and deviations through coordination with other engineering staff
- Create or update engineering electronic drawing files and engineering specifications using CAD software
- Work with Engineers to set up and / or perform tests, build prototypes, collect variable data
- Prepare samples and coordinate testing with regulatory agencies
- Provide support as needed or assigned by the Engineering team
- Gather data and maintain information for issues creating downtime on the assigned process area; creating a priority of actions for irreversible corrective actions
- Set-up production equipment, changeovers, and improve equipment up-times to model changeovers
- Document PM plans and execution to plan; maintain effectiveness and critical evaluation of PM Plans
- Develop solutions to engineering task that are creative and focused to reduce cost and improve the process
- Document process changes and improvements to more efficiently run the assigned area
- Maintain equipment documentation up to date and accurate for the area
- Support development of new processes, equipment and procedures to improve the cycle time, quality and assembly performance
- Support the design, fabrication and maintenance of assembly tooling, fixtures and hardware for production area
- Define critical spare parts based on the experiences seen in production vs the existing key spare parts identified (every quarter)
- Inspect equipment and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement; and areas for future product enhancements
- Perform scheduled maintenance examinations and fixes, cleans and align diverse systems to guarantee appropriate system operations
- Able to design system improvements based on continuous improvements from issues observed; also capable to properly document the changes with CAD / Prints and schematics
- Perform other duties as assigned
Nature and Scope :
Works under general supervision of the Engineering / Area SupervisorServes as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issuesRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goalsTakes on duties and tasks that have substantial variety and complexityKnowledge and Skills :
Understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practiceMechanical aptitude and experience in assembly, fabrication or maintenanceKnowledge of mechanics, pneumatic and automated and electrical control systemsAbility to read and interpret drawings and work instructionsAbility to weld and fabricate parts is preferredHVAC knowledge is preferredProficiency in CAD (Solid Works, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)Working knowledge with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint - MS Project is preferredProject management skillsAttention to detail, analytical ability, troubleshooting, and resolution skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills including professional relationship skillsEffective organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritizeStrong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectivesAbility to apply good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the jobStrong knowledge and discipline to maintain a safe work environment and focused on safety as a critical element in all aspectsMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ale to work flexible and demanding schedulesExperience :
5 + years of experience in production support, maintenance (electrical, mechanical technician or controls focus)Education :
High School Diploma or GEDVocational training / degree in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or equivalent work experiencePeople Management : No
Physical Requirements / Working Environment :
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationsReports to :
Mgr, Engineering / Supervisor EngineeringThe Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV / AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
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