Senior Instrument Engineering Technician

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the manufacturing process owner for assigned manufacturing line(s) including responsibility for Safety, Delivery, Quality and Cost.
• Expertise in assembly, testing and troubleshooting for assigned platform(s).
• Assembles, tests, and troubleshoots assigned instrument production line.
• Works with Manufacturing Operators to meet weekly production goals for assigned platform(s).
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, PCBs, mechanical systems, and integrated electromechanical systems including software.
• Supports the process engineering activities for the assigned production line(s) such as Deviation Waivers, Quality Notification, Repair/Re-work forms, and Out of Tolerance findings.
• Train production associates on assembly and test procedures.
• Work with Engineers to solve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Recommend continuous improvement opportunities. Perform feasibility tests.
• Revise, verify & validate, and update procedures for assigned manufacturing line(s).
• Engineering Support - Resolve minor manufacturing assembly and test issues to support instrument and sub-assembly production; also perform testing, validations, and designs of experiments under the guidance of the department staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience: Two year Associates degree in mechanical or electronics or relevant degree. Robotics experience preferred.
• Basic Skills: Must demonstrate capability to test for highly complex electromechanical instruments. Must demonstrate capability to communicate clearly through both verbal and written communication to support process engineering team. Proven ability and accountability to results and to improve performance and processes across a team, work cell, or project. Must demonstrate the ability to manage time across multiple production orders and processes within allotted time standards. Must demonstrate the ability to lead quality, CI, and System reviews including root cause analysis and providing solutions to a wide range of production and system issues. Proficiency in system Performance analysis and comprehension. Proven leadership skills capability and ability to mentor, coach, and develop other associates. Must demonstrate a strong ability and commitment to Continuous Improvement. Expert in reading drawings, interpreting and measuring dimensions, requirements, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team setting to reach common goals. Experience and Performance as the SME for complex instruments and ability to work with minimal support from Engineers / Technicians. Ability to train associates on testing complex systems, conducting repair activities, and conduct complex trouble shooting. Must be able to effectively manage frequent assignment changes.
• Proficient/Working Skills: Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic. Strong proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required. Strong math and analytical skills. Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in areas on set up, operations, and processes.