Engineering Technician

About the role

This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position will be based in Eatontown and is responsible for maintaining electrical and electro-mechanical production machinery to ensure machine operates properly and within set specifications; refers advanced troubleshooting or repairs to Maintenance Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot and repairs electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical components of high-speed production equipment.
• Repairs or rebuilds spare parts for production equipment.
• Upgrades electrical and electronic controls on production equipment, including design, fabrication, installation, and programming.
• Addresses machine improvements as part of the process.
• Reviews processes for approval and initiates process improvements. Documents processes and procedures for maintenance and machine instructions.
• Overhauls machinery to original operating condition and works with Engineering team in the design of new equipment or upgrades to current equipment.
• Supplies detailed purchasing requests for necessary repair parts and Engineering projects.
• Designs/builds/test and training equipment for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic devices, and writes operational/troubleshooting manuals. Develops and delivers training programs/material to new and existing mechanics.
• Uses maintenance management software and computer to define PM requirements for production.
• Prioritizes and develops schedules for assigned projects and daily activities, tracks timely completion against objectives.
• Ships and receives U.S. and international component parts. Develops and enters maintenance tasks and work orders into SAP.
• Provides technical support in root cause failure analysis for significant production and support system issues and investigations.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Must have knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Must have mechanical skills/aptitude (as determined by testing).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, 1 to 2 times every 4 hours. Lifts 30%; stands 50% and walks 50% of shift.
• Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.
• Minimum of 3-5 years hands on packaging / assembly equipment experience with strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lead a small group on project assignments.
• Must be able to read, understand and troubleshoot electrical schematics, blueprint drawings, PLC RLL and create PLC programs (Siemens, Allen Bradley).

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to read, understand and troubleshoot electrical schematics, blueprint drawings, PLC RLL and create PLC programs (Siemens, Allen Bradley).

Benefits

• An exciting, diverse and value-based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Pay

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.

Schedule

Full-time position.