Engineering Technician - Injection Molding
About The Position
PMC SMART Solutions is a globally-recognized, award-winning contract manufacturer that provides life-saving medical devices and safety-enhancing automotive components to a broad base of international, market-leading OEMs and Tier One customers. PMC offers services from design for manufacturability and program management through injection molding, full assembly, packaging, and sterilization management, focusing on precise-tolerance, intricate devices and components. For its medical customers, PMC functions under ISO 13485 certification, FDA registration, and operates state-of-the-art, certified Class 8 (100,000) clean rooms. PMC is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, offering a comprehensive range of services while supporting global OEMs’ supplier diversity goals.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to support molding operations, tooling setups, automation systems, and process adjustments.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to document trial results and maintain process accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and production teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify production issues and contribute to solutions.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance within regulated medical and automotive manufacturing environments.
- Willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.
- Positive attitude and hands-on approach to supporting production and engineering activities every day.
Responsibilities
- Support new product launches by executing mold trials, process validations, and trial documentation activities.
- Assist with mold setups, automation setups, tooling preparation, and production changeovers to support manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot molding processes, robots, hot runner controls, molds, and auxiliary equipment to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.
- Monitor product quality during trials and production runs, communicating concerns to engineering and quality teams.
- Package and submit trial samples for laboratory assessment and validation review.
- Adjust molding processes within approved limits to maintain product specifications and reduce scrap.
- Collaborate with Automation Engineers to support troubleshooting and implementation of automation systems.
- Submit work orders for preventive maintenance, tooling repairs, and equipment servicing to support operational uptime.
- Participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives to maintain safe, clean, and efficient production environments.
- Provide feedback to engineering teams regarding tooling performance, manufacturability, automation functionality, and process improvements.
- Assist with the review and development of standard operating procedures related to tooling, automation, and launch activities.
- Communicate production status updates, startup readiness, and operational concerns with Shift Leads and production teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
