Engineering Technician

About the role

An Engineering Technician is a specialized professional who applies principles of engineering, physics, mathematics, ergonomics, safety, quality control, technical writing, and maintenance to develop, optimize, and maintain systems and processes within a multitude of operational processes. As problem-solvers and innovators, Engineering Technicians continuously seek improvements in process performance, driving advancements in technology and contributing significantly to the operational excellence of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product and Production Engineering to evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement through analysis of production metrics such as productivity, first pass yield, interruptions, and scrap rates.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety/quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure the maintainability of new installations by implementing an effective predictive and preventative program.
• Ensure workplace safety with heavy focus on operator ergonomics.
• Improve workstation layout, workflow, and assembly methods.
• Support product/process validation and verification testing and report generation.
• Write, update, and approve production processes and procedures.
• Assist with research, purchases, and/or implementations of new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Respond urgently to line stoppages and mitigate downtime.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to conduct customer, product, technical and regulatory research.
• Develop conceptual designs utilizing 3D CAD software.
• Conduct Risk Management activities ensuring product safety.
• Prototype and test engineering solutions.
• Optimize design for manufacturing, inspection, and service as applicable.
• Execute Product Verification & Validation efforts to include writing test reports and conducting tests.
• Implement corrective action to solve design challenges or issues, which may include changing design features, selecting a different manufacturing method or a complete redesign of the component.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in internal audits.
• Assist in evaluation and corrective action for returns and customer complaints.
• Building/facility maintenance.
• Capable of conducting FMECA.
• Participate in team activities as a member of the Production Integration Group.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year hands-on practical engineering experience.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Exercise original thought and judgment.
• Work in a group environment with creative, open-minded, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Show attention to detail.
• Manage time and organize tasks.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Understand manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Exhibit good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using basic measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.).