Engineering Technician II - 1st Shift
About The Position
Primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for manufacture of night vision image intensifiers. This is a hands-on engineering technician position. The individual can expect to spend >75% of their time interacting with the equipment and operators and dispositioning non-conforming product. Other work includes but would not be limited to: optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination) and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality. Generally, individual works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues. A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment and will be able to read, understand, and follow procedures. Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or related work experience
- 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
- Strong observational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
- Experience training others
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance
- Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures
Nice To Haves
- Experience with assembly/review/inspection of mechanical assemblies
- Experience using electrical test equipment and optical microscopes
- Experience writing MS Access queries
- Experience with statistical analysis software: Minitab, JMP, Cornerstone, etc.
- Experience with coding and scripting development: Visual Studio (VB.net, C#, C+. etc.), Python, JSL (JMP scripting language), or similar
- Experience with process improvement
- Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)
Responsibilities
- Assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for manufacture of night vision image intensifiers.
- Interacting with equipment and operators and dispositioning non-conforming product.
- Optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination).
- Training production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
- Minimizing or eliminating safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) program
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance
- Additional Life & AD&D Insurances
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
