Engineering Technician

TTM Technologies•Salem, NH

About The Position

The Engineering Technician supports Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing operations through process development, testing, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, data analysis, and continuous improvement. The role helps maintain and troubleshoot equipment, supports manufacturing processes, conducts engineering evaluations, and assists with improvements intended to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. It also serves as a technical liaison among Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, providing process documentation, training, and troubleshooting assistance to support production objectives. The position applies acquired job skills and company procedures to semi-routine assignments, follows established procedures for routine work, and uses judgment to address deviations or escalate issues. The technician works independently on routine assignments and collaborates with cross-functional teams on technical and process-related issues. Employees complete hazardous-waste and chemical-handling training upon hire and participate in ongoing environmental, health, and safety training. For second-shift positions, initial onboarding and training take place on first shift. The role is performed in a manufacturing environment with machinery, chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures. Employees must follow EHS procedures, safely handle hazardous materials, report safety concerns, and wear appropriate PPE. The position also requires compliance with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Requirements

Typically requires 1–3 years of related manufacturing, technical, or engineering-support experience; the posting also states 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
Strong mathematical, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends and outliers, and recommend improvements.
Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and CAD files.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to adhere strictly to safety guidelines and maintain situational awareness while operating around heavy machinery.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and production processes and wear appropriate PPE as necessary.
Ability and willingness to comply with export-control policies and applicable laws, including restrictions on access to ITAR-controlled products and technical data.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field; the posting also says an associate degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, processes, or production operations.
Previous equipment-maintenance experience.
Experience with process control, troubleshooting, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations through engineering tests, process evaluations, and procedural control activities.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment, identify root causes, and partner with Engineering on corrective actions.
Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Execute production trials and assist Engineering with process validation, evaluation, and standardization.
Conduct process-control activities, including measurements, testing, and data collection.
Monitor manufacturing output and support failure-analysis investigations.
Collect, analyze, and document process measurement data to support engineering decisions.
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
Monitor process-control charts, maintain material-movement spreadsheets, and communicate results to stakeholders.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD documentation.
Support training initiatives and instruct manufacturing personnel on equipment, processes, and procedures.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Follow safety procedures for chemical handling, hazardous-waste management, and environmental compliance.
Follow company EHS policies, complete required EHS and hazardous-materials training, and promptly report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including requirements concerning ITAR products and technical data, foreign-person visitors, facility access, shipments, and vendor approvals.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.