Engineering Technician

Sorenson Engineering • Yucaipa, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sorenson Engineering is hiring an Engineering Technician to assist engineering personnel in planning, executing, and analyzing production or design processes. The role has four levels: Level I provides basic engineering support, such as data entry, document management, measurements, mechanical or electrical work, and basic testing. Level II handles more complex support activities, including planning, analysis, and advanced document management; CAD experience may be required depending on the department. Level III supports complex activities, including detailed analysis of complex data sets, inputs to engineering planning, and manufacturing-process troubleshooting; CAD experience may be required depending on the department. Level IV requires a bachelor's degree and supports manufacturing and quality-process improvements using advanced analytics, experiential knowledge, and close collaboration with engineering personnel.

The position provides engineering support for production and/or design processes. Depending on the assignment, the technician may prepare resources for machine and quality technicians, perform functional tests and analyze collected data, enter information for engineering planning reviews, quality plan reviews, inventory management, and ERP systems, support and troubleshoot machine conversions, and document engineering designs. Other duties may be assigned.

The role is based at Sorenson Engineering in Yucaipa, California. The work environment may include exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils and solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat, or skin. The technician may need to walk to other areas of the plant, use good eyesight and hand dexterity, distinguish colors, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Be familiar with AS9100 quality requirements.
• Have knowledge of administrative procedures and manage paper files and electronic records.
• Be competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Have knowledge of GD&T and good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to interpret written and oral instructions.
• Be able to work with co-workers as a team to resolve work issues.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English.
• For Level IV, a bachelor's degree is required.
• Be able to periodically walk to other areas of the plant, have good eyesight and hand dexterity, distinguish colors, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a relevant STEM field is preferred, as applicable to the level.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• CAD experience may be required depending on departmental assignment for Levels II and III.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production and/or design processes.
• Ensure machine and quality technicians have necessary physical resources, such as tool packages and quality plans, where applicable.
• Execute functional test processes and collect and analyze data as required, where applicable.
• Perform data-entry tasks supporting engineering activities, including Engineering Planning Reviews, Quality Plan Reviews, Inventory Management, and ERP inputs.
• Support machine conversion processes through execution and troubleshooting as needed.
• Support engineering design processes, including documenting engineering designs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed