Engineering Technician

Polymer Concepts Technologies•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support to the Process Engineering and Operations teams in the development, improvement, documentation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems. Working under the direction of the Process Engineer, the Engineering Technician supports testing, data collection, process troubleshooting, equipment and process improvement activities, technical documentation, and production-floor problem solving. The role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations and is expected to perform assigned work in accordance with established procedures, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

Two or more years of university-level coursework in a STEM discipline or an Associate degree in a STEM or related technical discipline.
Basic mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to work with manufacturing equipment and processes.
Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or similar equipment.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and the ability to conduct technical research using available resources.
Demonstrated problem-solving and equipment/process troubleshooting ability.
Ability to work independently within established procedures and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to communicate technical and operational information clearly and effectively.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Ability to diagnose equipment and manufacturing-process issues within established procedures.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to collect, organize, and accurately document technical and production data.
Ability to follow established processes, procedures, specifications, and engineering direction.
Ability and willingness to learn new concepts, technical skills, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance.
Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, integrity, and sound judgment.
Ability to balance multiple assigned activities while maintaining accuracy and appropriate documentation.
Comply with all applicable company safety, quality, environmental, engineering, and manufacturing procedures.
Follow applicable Quality Management System requirements, work instructions, specifications, and controlled-document practices.
Properly use required personal protective equipment.
Comply with applicable ISO Class 6 cleanroom gowning and contamination-control procedures when work requires entry into controlled environments.
Immediately communicate identified safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns through established channels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical production environment.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, time studies, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
Experience working within an ISO-regulated or controlled manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with PLC programming.
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, data collection, process trials, and other technical activities in support of Process Engineering within established procedures and under the direction of the Process Engineer.
Collect, organize, and document process and production data to support engineering evaluations, troubleshooting, and process-improvement activities.
Assist with identifying manufacturing-process issues, recurring production problems, and potential root causes and communicate findings to the Process Engineer.
Support implementation and ongoing sustainment of process changes and engineering improvements.
Review and update process records, work instructions, setup instructions, operating procedures, and other technical documentation as directed.
Assist with development and maintenance of equipment operating procedures and preventive-maintenance requirements.
Provide hands-on technical support to production when equipment or process issues occur.
Assist operators with troubleshooting equipment, manufacturing processes, and process-related questions within the technician’s established level of authority and training.
Support equipment setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, installation, qualification, and improvement activities as assigned.
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders regarding equipment, tooling, process, or service-related activities as directed by the Process Engineer.
Utilize precision measurement instruments and technical documentation to evaluate equipment, tooling, components, and manufacturing processes.
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, cost, and process consistency.
Participate in and provide ongoing support for Lean and continuous-improvement activities, including 5S, time studies, Kaizen events, data collection, visual management, and waste-reduction initiatives.
Observe and assist with training production associates regarding approved work instructions, equipment procedures, and process requirements.
Support adherence to established Safety, Quality, Engineering, Production, and corporate requirements and objectives.
Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and other functional teams to support effective production operations.
Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.