Engineering Tech - 2nd Shift

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions • Freeport, IL

18d • $50,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Understands how products are manufactured and tested, including stock products and special products. Maintain working knowledge of programming controls (view & edit PLC programs). Effectively troubleshoot complex equipment with programmable controls. Maintain and improve test processes and equipment. Designs and builds new test equipment as needed. Recommends procedures or equipment to minimize operator errors when testing products on the production lines.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with PLCs, test equipment, electronics, and electromechanical devices.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong communication and team skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Understanding of certifying agencies (UL, NSF, CSA, ARI)
• Self starter

Nice To Haves

• Two years working experience with low voltage electronics preferred
• Extensive refrigeration knowledge preferred.
• Some machining knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of programming controls (view and edit PLC programs)
• Effectively troubleshoot complex equipment with programmable controls
• Maintain and improve test processes and equipment
• Possesses full knowledge of existing products.
• Understands how product is manufactured, including customer specials.
• Interfaces with Operations to determine production feasibility.
• Updates production workstations through continuous improvement.
• Designs and builds test equipment.
• Designs and maintains control of all test processes
• Recommends improvements and cost savings.
• Helps with the design of custom equipment and fixtures

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees