Engineering Technician

About the Role

This position will assist the Engineering team with product and process development for new products, transfers, and sustaining projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering studies supporting feasibility, process development, design verification and validation, and sustaining changes.
• Review and provide feedback on assigned protocols, test plans, and data collection plans.
• Build prototypes and development samples and execute controlled engineering builds.
• Prepare, condition, label, and handle test samples in accordance with instructions while maintaining complete product traceability.
• Operate test systems including but not limited to tensile test equipment, vision measurement systems, and basic metrology equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Support and/or execute process validations, test method development, test method validations, development builds and testing, root cause analysis, and assembly line development.
• Perform test data analysis and identify unexpected results and protocol deviations.
• Organize and analyze data using Excel and Minitab; prepare tables, graphs, basic descriptive statistics, and clear study results.
• Maintain day-to-day ownership of the engineering laboratory, including organization and 5S, material storage, and sample disposition.
• Communicate study status, risks, and issues; deliver complete work on schedule; and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations on documentation, training, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Associate degree or High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 7+ years of process and manufacturing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience following work instructions, process documentation, and procedures to ensure safe operation of all equipment while producing high-quality work.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes using scientific principles and resolve issues related to production quality.
• Team-driven attitude to work together and support department initiatives such as 5S.
• Ability to complete production paperwork, including inventory accuracy.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical device industry or regulated industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications; strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated high-quality computer skills including MS Office.
• Detail-oriented and able to produce high-quality work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Flexibility and openness to change within a fluid global industry.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Results Driven.
• Detail Orientation.
• Customer Focus.
• Technical Capacity.
• Communication Proficiency.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The position also interacts with machinery on the manufacturing floor and numerous devices sold by the company.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.