Engineering Technician 3rd Shift - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1

Gestamp • Chattanooga, TN

308d

About The Position

The primary function is to improve the capacity of the assembly cells by proposing corrective actions or improvements in the robot programs and assembly fixtures to ensure the quality of the products and the availability of the assembly area. The role also involves providing technical support to maintenance, production, and quality areas for solving process issues while monitoring machine performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering/Technical/Industrial degree or equivalent, OR; HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• 5+ years' experience and training in a similar role and environment.
• Experience working with VW and Mercedes highly preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment, with automotive industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Full understanding of Fanuc robots programming and ABB and Yaskawa.
• Ability to program robots and assembly fixtures.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.
• Clear understanding of Lean Principles & Tools.
• Ability to work with assembly fixtures (maintain and repair).

Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Set up, maintain, program and integrate robot programs and assembly fixtures.
• Set up and program new jobs.
• Monitor and take corrective actions in robot programs and assembly fixtures.
• Implement corrective measures and improvements in robot programs and assembly fixtures to increase machine performance.
• Support the Program Management group in evaluating new work and processes.
• Assist the Production and Quality group in evaluating and improving product throughput.
• Define product cycle time, conduct time studies, and perform methods engineering analysis.
• Provide troubleshooting support.
• Adhere to all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out.
• Support teams in operational improvement and training.
• Develop Initial Standard Work Practices with teams.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance and repairs during machine service.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Utilize mechanical skills for troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for required maintenance and service.
• Validate parts in checking fixtures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees