Engineering Technician II

Job Title: Engineering Technician II 35191

Description:

• Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics hydraulics algorithms software etc.)
• Plans and executes engineering work for product validation and verification of significant parts of major projects or complete projects with well-defined objectives.
• Responsible for problem identification and resolution corrective action tracking reliability analysis and verification/validation test plan development. Is a member of a product/project team.
• Provides guidance on test procedures to engineers and support personnel
• Assist and support production through methods improvement, training, problem-solving, equipment repair, regular maintenance, equipment programming, process/work instruction development for products and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Designs schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs. Analyzes complex test data draws conclusions and summarizes reports acting as liaison between the Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) dept and product engineering.
• Performs analyses of customer data (i.e., warranty Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) customer satisfaction surveys Early Detection Problem Resolution (EDPR)).
• Plans and performs analytical and experimental work to obtain undefined operating loads and/or develop new test procedures.
• Gives work direction to test operators.
• Assists in developing and coordinating changes to product definition documents.
• Coordinates problem identification activities and tracks corrective action progress.
• Intermediate understanding of the printed circuit board and manufacturing assembly processes with the ability to respond to any common failures in the process with corrective action.
• Provide intermediate technical support to assigned production teams to assist/lead in the resolution of problems during manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain intermediate programs, processes, and assembly procedures for the manufacture of products with limited guidance of engineers.
• Assist/lead in the repair, setup, qualification, and maintenance of intermediate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic functions for a number of production equipment.

Shift:

• 2nd shift hours, 2p-10p M-F.

Education:

• 2-year Technical Degree - Equivalent technician experience will supplement degree.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum one year of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering
• Preferred: Three or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering

Required Skills:

• Three or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering, SMT Soldering is a plus.

• Mechanical background
• Trouble shooting skills
• Failure analysis
• Basic computer skills
• Self-sufficient to work with minimal supervision.
• Role supports the production floor; technician's group will take tech requests and trouble calls from floor regarding machine or mechanical issues
• Automated equipment for SMT, wave solder, selective solder equipment, robotic/CNC

• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic components
• A thorough understanding of equipment and/or manufacturing methods (e.g., multimeters)
• Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause (e.g., Six Sigma)
• Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams
• Maintain necessary product and process records/documentation Ability to comprehend and use product/process component data sheets.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble products /manufacturing equipment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting to identify root cause
• Ability to maintain semi advanced lab/production equipment
• Ability to perform intermediate mechanical work
• Ability to train a manufacturing technician or production associate
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 15. Knowledge of ergonomics and proper manufacturing safety techniques

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on SMT soldering and intermediate troubleshooting abilities
• Good understanding of Six Sigma