Engineering Technologist

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

5d • $62,960 - $94,440 • Onsite

About The Position

Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist II at our Cottage Grove, MN location. Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you. This position is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing organization at our Renewal by Andersen location in Cottage Grove, MN. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience preferred with mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principals
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor)
• Some travel during on-boarding would be valuable, primary location Cottage Grove, MN

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing
• High Mechanical aptitude
• General PLC programming logic knowledge
• Strong math, science, mechanical and experimental skills.
• Understanding of the basic principles and operation of a work area, with a growing ability to apply them in a variety of assignments
• Extensive knowledge and experience with CNC machining, industrial fabrication equipment and tooling knowledge; processing composites, wood and metals

Responsibilities

• Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to solve issues
• Troubleshoot problems with other technical employees, suppliers, and outside experts
• Become the SME on specialty processes on supported lines
• Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving
• Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes
• Provide training, instruction, and guidance to production associates
• Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and events
• Present technical information or proposals to team members
• Accurately assess ergonomic conditions within the manufacturing environment and provide practical solutions to eliminate ergonomic risk
• Offer assistance/mentor for less experienced technical employees
• Conduct testing related to introducing product improvements into the manufacturing process
• Responsible for supporting the implementation and stabilization of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree