Engineering Technician

Aptar Group•Eatontown, NJ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries. You should work here because we: Attract and develop high performing people. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position open: Engineering Technician, this position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position will be based in Eatontown and is responsible for maintaining electrical and electro-mechanical production machinery to ensure machine operates properly and within set specifications; refers advanced troubleshooting or repairs to Maintenance Mechanic.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Must have knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems
Must have mechanical skills/aptitude (as determined by testing)
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, 1 to 2 times every 4 hours. Lifts 30% and reaches above shoulder 20% of shift.
Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, crawl and stoop continuously throughout the shift. Bends 30%; stands 50% and walks 50% of shift.
Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties.
Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.
Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure.
Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.
Minimum of 3-5 years hands on packaging / assembly equipment experience with strong mechanical aptitude and problem- solving skills.
Must be able to lead a small group on project assignments.
Must be able to read, understand and troubleshoot electrical schematics, blueprint drawings, PLC RLL and create PLC programs (Siemens, Allen Bradley).

Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical components of high-speed production equipment.
Repair or rebuild spare parts for production equipment.
Upgrade electrical and electronic controls on production equipment, including design, fabrication, installation, and programming and addresses machine improvements as part of the process.
Review processes for approval and initiates process improvements.
Document processes and procedures for maintenance and machine instructions.
Overhaul machinery to original operating condition and works with Engineering team in the design of new equipment or upgrades to current equipment.
Assemble, install, and debug machinery built in-house.
Supply detailed purchasing requests for necessary repair parts and Engineering projects.
Design/build test and training equipment for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic devices, and writes operational/troubleshooting manuals.
Develop and deliver training programs/material to new and existing mechanics.
Use maintenance management software and computer to define PM requirements for production.
Prioritize and develop schedules for assigned projects and daily activities, track timely completion against objectives.
Ship and receive U.S. and international component parts.
Develop and enter maintenance tasks and work orders into SAP.
Provide technical support in root cause failure analysis for significant production and support system issues and investigations.