Manufacturing Engineer

Performix•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer identifies and troubleshoots process, material, and equipment problems to minimize downtime, and recommends solutions to Manufacturing Engineering and Test & Automation Engineering. The role supports Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, workplace safety, and the deployment of digital tools throughout the factory. It also involves hands-on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment, and process revisions. The position requires working autonomously toward company goals and maintaining regular attendance. The ideal candidate can be flexible about occasionally starting an hour early or staying an hour late. Responsibilities also include handling electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and components, organizing materials and tools, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and orderly.

Requirements

A two-year degree in electro-mechanical or electronic technology, or equivalent education, and at least two years of electro-mechanical work experience; alternatively, five or more years of experience in a related field.
Familiarity with standard recognized troubleshooting practices.
Ability to reference National Electrical Codes.
Ability to read mechanical blueprints, wiring diagrams, or schematics.
Basic microcomputer skills sufficient to understand microprocessor operation and interfacing characteristics, including I/O and interfacing concepts, software interaction, applications, programming languages, and techniques.
PLC operations experience, including basic system configurations and hardware, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, application, and program development.
Ability to cope in stressful situations, follow client policies and procedures, and remain committed to the task.

Responsibilities

Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime and recommend solutions to Manufacturing Engineering and Test & Automation Engineering.
Install, maintain, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and components.
Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
Assist with hands-on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment, and process revisions.
Place materials, parts, tools, fixtures, and equipment in proper locations.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly, and support and promote 5S in the workplace.
Support and deploy digital tools throughout the factory.
Promote a safety-first culture.
Troubleshoot Windows- and Linux-based technical problems.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the current Attendance Policy.
Work autonomously toward company goals and complete assigned tasks.