Engineering Technician III - Back Half Night Shift

About the role

The hours for this role are 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM Wednesday - Friday with every other Saturday rotating. Our site in Hillsboro is seeking a Production Engineering Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Production Engineering Tech Supervisor, this role is integral to our CMP Polishing Pads Business, supporting both sustaining and continuous improvement activities for our commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Factory Floor Process/Equipment Support (70%): Ensure seamless operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by promptly addressing all equipment and processing issues. Provide technical troubleshooting guidance to Operators and promptly report occurrences to Engineers. Assist in root cause investigations, identifying and implementing corrective actions. Conduct visual inspections and assist in product disposition.
• Continuous Improvement Activities (15%): Drive productivity in the manufacturing process by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, yield, efficiency, and/or cost, and successfully implementing improvements. Design and construct Proof of Concept parts/equipment for testing purposes. Assist Process Engineering in the development and execution of Design of Experiment trials, new product scale-ups, and equipment installations & qualifications.
• Training and Documentation (10%): Provide comprehensive process and equipment training to Operators in both formal and informal settings. Collaborate with Engineering to document and update Work Instructions, Response Flow Checklists, and other necessary documents. Prepare presentations and training materials as needed.
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance (5%): Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on processing equipment and coordinate with the Planning team to minimize downtime. Conduct equipment troubleshooting and replace defective parts using hand and power tools as necessary. Maintain inventories of spare parts and supplies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operating/maintaining mechanical manufacturing equipment or equivalent relevant education and experience preferred.
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance/repair and basic understanding of motors, pneumatics, and production machines.
• Ability to interpret Statistical Process Control charts at a basic level.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and ability to support safety improvement initiatives.
• Excellent planning, organization, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Associate degree preferred.
• HS Diploma required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email required.
• Flexibility in schedule to meet manufacturing/development needs, including "on-call" availability and occasional travel within the US.

Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab and/or JMP
• Knowledge of JMP, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
• Familiarity with equipment utilizing computerized user interfaces preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and operation preferred.
• Experience in plastics processing, machining, and/or roll lamination preferred.

Skills

• Statistical Analysis Tools (Minitab, JMP)
• Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies
• PLC Programming and Operation
• Plastics Processing, Machining, Roll Lamination

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus eligibility
Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Education assistance to support your learning journey
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Pay

Competitive base salary

Schedule

Back Half Night Shift: 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM Wednesday - Friday with every other Saturday rotating