Engineering Technician

IDEX Corporation•West Jordan, UT

13d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Engineering Technician is a detail-oriented and technically skilled role that supports Engineering and Operations. The Engineering Technician works closely with the Operations and Engineering teams to meet production schedules by building product, troubleshoot technical issues, improve product performance, increase production efficiency, decrease cost, create and clarify work instructions and contributes to new product development and the release of these new products to our customers. The Engineering Technician will be a member of the change control team and plays a key role in executing engineering change processes, conducting product testing, and providing technical insights to enhance manufacturing processes and quality. In addition, the Engineering Technician will be a resource to the Operations Assembly Technician team to provide mentorship, training and guidance regarding all products.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on technical experience.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, technical service, product repair, failure analysis, equipment support, or similar hands-on technical environments preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude, with the ability to identify issues, investigate causes, and support practical corrective actions.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, work instructions, specifications, test requirements, and basic product or equipment documentation.
Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair/rebuild, test, and document findings on products, equipment, tooling, or process-related issues.
Ability to safely use hand tools, measurement tools, test equipment, computers, and standard manufacturing or office equipment.
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate technical information clearly through reports, verbal updates, and cross-functional discussions.
Practical, improvement-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to escalate issues, ask questions, or involve Engineering, Quality, Operations, or other stakeholders.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Product Failure Analysis & Repair, field service support, equipment reliability, Total Productive Maintenance, Environmental, Health & Safety programs, or sustainability initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical assistance to engineering and production teams to resolve manufacturing and product performance issues.
Conduct experiments, analyze results, and recommend improvements under the direction of engineering.
Create detailed drawings based on existing examples and complete engineering change notices, drawing requests, and print revisions.
Review and update work instructions to reflect best practices and improve manufacturing processes.
Perform product teardown and root cause analysis to identify potential failure modes and recommend corrective actions.
Gather and analyze product data from design of experiments and produce professional reports summarizing findings and improvement recommendations.
Provide engineering and drafting support to other departments as needed to drive production efficiency and product quality.
Execute engineering change processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with project goals.
New product introduction, being first to engage with the new products from the production team and then to facilitate the transfer and training of the assembly team.
Informal team leader working with the Value Stream Manager to plan, build and review