Jobs · Management · Connecticut

Mfg Engineering Technician

Honeywell Technologies · Northford, CT · 6 days ago
Management$56k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Operate and support electronic assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment, adhering to approved work instructions, safety requirements, process settings, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Perform equipment setup, changeover, startup checks, shutdown, cleaning, material loading, feeder or tooling preparation, and basic program or recipe selection.
  • Support SMT and related processes such as solder paste printing, SPI, component placement, reflow, AOI, through-hole insertion, selective or wave soldering, coating, depaneling, inspection, test, and rework.
  • Monitor equipment and process conditions; identify alarms, defects, jams, wear, abnormal sounds, leaks, temperature issues, and other signs of equipment or process instability.
  • Respond to production calls and Andon escalations; restore equipment to standard condition when within training and authorization and promptly escalate higher-risk problems.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspection, lubrication, cleaning, calibration checks, filter changes, wear-part replacement, and basic adjustment using approved procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, conveyor, feeder, fixture, tooling, and basic control-system issues using drawings, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
  • Replace approved components and assemblies; verify safe operation after maintenance or repair and document work completed, parts used, and follow-up needs.
  • Support engineers and maintenance personnel with equipment installation, qualification, trials, process changes, capability studies, and new product builds.
  • Collect and enter production, defect, downtime, maintenance, and equipment data; help identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate equipment logs, checklists, spare-parts records, setup sheets, visual standards, and troubleshooting instructions.
  • Inspect work for visible defects and process compliance; support containment, root-cause investigation, corrective action, and verification activities.
  • Use ESD controls, required personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout practices where authorized, and safe handling methods for chemicals, solder, tooling, and equipment.
  • Help train operators on correct equipment operation, setup checks, routine care, defect recognition, and escalation expectations.
  • Participate in 5S, standard work, Kaizen, and other continuous-improvement activities; provide practical feedback to engineering and operations.
  • Provide shift support and occasional off-shift or weekend support based on manufacturing needs.

Requirements

  • Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or certificate in electronics, electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
  • Typically 2 or more years of experience supporting automated manufacturing, electronics assembly, equipment maintenance, or a similar technical production environment.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, and control-system fundamentals.
  • Ability to read and follow work instructions, equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, multimeters, gauges, microscopes, and other approved diagnostic or inspection equipment.
  • Basic computer skills for equipment interfaces, maintenance systems, production records, email, and standard office applications.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively in a team, and document problems and completed work in English.
  • Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting within local job and safety requirements.

Preferred Skills

  • Hands-on experience operating, setting up, maintaining, or repairing SMT, soldering, inspection, coating, depaneling, test, robotics, or other automated assembly equipment.
  • Familiarity with screen printers, placement machines, reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, AXI, conveyors, feeders, selective solder, wave solder, or conformal coating systems.
  • Experience diagnosing equipment faults and replacing sensors, belts, bearings, motors, valves, cylinders, cables, power supplies, pumps, or similar service parts.
  • Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship criteria; IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-7711/7721 training or certification is preferred where relevant to assigned work.
  • Awareness of ESD controls, moisture-sensitive device handling, chemical safety, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout principles.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance schedules, computerized maintenance management systems, spare-parts control, calibration records, or equipment history logs.
  • Basic soldering, desoldering, wiring, connector repair, or PCBA rework skills performed within documented authorization and workmanship requirements.
  • Basic understanding of defect identification, first-pass yield, downtime tracking, 5S, standard work, and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Experience using SAP, MES, maintenance software, or another manufacturing information system.
  • Willingness to learn new equipment, complete required technical certifications, and work across multiple electronic assembly processes.

Core Attributes

  • Safety-minded, dependable, and attentive to detail.
  • Hands-on, curious, and methodical when troubleshooting equipment or process problems.
  • Able to follow standards, recognize limits of authorization, and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Collaborative and respectful when supporting operators, engineers, maintenance, quality, and production leadership.

Benefits

Honeywell offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
  • 12 Paid Holidays.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $56,400.00 to $84,700.00. Salary is determined based on the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

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