Engineering Technician

Spectrum Plastics Group • City of Glens Falls, NY

93d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician’s primary functions are to assist the engineering team, or designate, in support of manufacturing and specifically the Secondary Operation department; assist with equipment set-ups and trouble-shooting process problems; assist the manufacturing process engineer with the development and testing of new products; update/improve processes; product testing and inspection; and, other duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent); Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology preferred
• Proven work experience in similar position
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proven ability to use hand tools

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of RF welding, tipping, and braiding
• Follow Process Engineers direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed test plan
• Strong problem-solving skills and efficient management of time and resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable in the plastic extrusion industry.
• Previous work experience with Medical Device manufacturer or component manufacturer preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to Process Engineering
• Develop, assemble, procure, or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production working with design/Engineer and Machine Shop
• Support IQMS BOM creation activities
• Support the Process Engineers with revisions and improvement to manufacturing methods and procedures. This includes supporting continuous improvement activities including lean, yield improvements, 5S, etc.
• Assist with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment, and process revisions
• Read assembly drawing, data sheets, and process sheets to perform testing, build fixtures, and trouble-shoot equipment working with design/Engineer and Machine Shop
• Assist in failure investigations, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
• Perform test, gather data, compile results, and present the information in professional method
• Performing product inspections (dimensional and physical).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED