Engineering Technician

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician supports engineers in executing manufacturing projects to achieve successful outcomes. This role contributes to process development, equipment installation, and continuous improvement efforts that align with business goals and exceed customer expectations. The technician is also expected to serve as a process expert, assisting maintenance with troubleshooting production issues and ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of manufacturing experience.
Willing to work any shift as required to support operations.
Candidates must live within a fifty-mile radius of the Kings Mountain facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor/associate degree and or willingness to obtain degree.
Broad manufacturing knowledge including lean principles
Demonstrated leadership skills
Efficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Oracle
Knowledge of lean tools
Blueprint interpretation skills
Gauging experience.

Responsibilities

Support development of new processes and participate in PROLaunch projects as needed
Assist with capital equipment installation, including design validation, run-offs, trials, and documentation
Collaborate with engineers to conduct root cause and failure analysis using methodologies such as 8D and A3
Support maintenance in troubleshooting and resolving equipment breakdowns impacting production
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive cost savings (e.g., vision system updates, machine design improvements)
Perform capability studies and drive A3 projects to improve machine uptime and efficiency
Develop proficiency across all production cells; troubleshoot mechanical, automation, and vision system issues
Create and maintain work instructions and SOPs as required
Provide process and technical leadership across the assigned production area (e.g., clutch area)