CS Prototype Specialist

Festo SE & Co. KG • Hamilton Township, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As a highly skilled Technician, you will work as an engineering support liaison for prototype builds in Mason, as well as assisting in production optimization. Your main objective is to successfully transition prototype builds from other facilities to serial production in Mason. Identifying gaps in processes and documentation. Clearly communicate issues from kickoff, through entire build process including testing. Report project status to various stakeholders. Write standard operating procedures and work instructions using various software programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Electrical education/knowledge preferred
• Internal Applicants Only with relevant Customer Solutions experience.
• Minimum experience 1 year in custom products assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to upload software to various systems.
• Proficient in MS office software, (excel, word, publisher).
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to keep performance standards at a high level. Performance is "work quality and quantity, attitude, ability to work as a team member and communicating in a positive manner". Work independently, be structured and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel on occasion as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, up to the duration of the scheduled shift (8 hours).
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pound

Responsibilities

• Compare BOM’s to schematics and assembly drawings to confirm accuracy and communicate discrepancies to engineering.
• Identify appropriate tooling/tools, jigs/fixtures required for efficient serial production.
• Build prototypes according to documentation provided, which may be incomplete.
• Record and communicate missing or inaccurate information from documentation to engineering.
• Confirm build complies with workmanship standards as well as any other customer/industry standards as required.
• Analyze production process steps and calculate standard production time by operation.
• Confirm/optimize quality check list, including torque charts, continuity checks, etc.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Manage and report status on open and upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with design engineers.
• Assist in harness build, design and support in creating construction documentation, fixturing, label lists, wire lists, etc.
• Any other tasks deemed appropriate by manager.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401k
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• 4 weeks' vacation
• Monthly bonus for all hourly employees based on plant wide goals
• Hourly Bonus - You can earn up to 5% of your base wages for the month based on the following: 25% Individual Safety & Security, 35% Individual Attendance, 40% Department Performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED