MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician serves as the primary technical resource for the manufacturing facility, supporting production through advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, equipment reliability, technical documentation, continuous improvement, and product development. Working under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, this position supports the operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, including custom-built production systems, while partnering with Maintenance, Production, equipment vendors, and external engineering resources.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Industrial electrical systems and controls
- Motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- PLC diagnostics
- Pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Equipment reliability
- Technical documentation
- Continuous improvement
- Product development support
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and working with PLC diagnostic software.
- Experience with industrial controls, sensors, HMIs, and instrumentation.
- Experience supporting custom-built manufacturing equipment.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, mechanical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Support equipment startups, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
- Provide after-hours technical support for critical equipment failures when necessary.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics, mechanical drawings (SolidWorks), Bills of Material (BOM), spare parts lists, equipment documentation, troubleshooting guides, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Improve equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Assist in developing standardized troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
- Coordinate with outside engineering consultants, equipment vendors, and contractors.
- Support implementation of new equipment and process improvements.
- Assist the Manufacturing Manager with technical evaluations, equipment modifications, and long-term equipment planning.
- Support the development and introduction of new products into manufacturing.
- Assist with process development, equipment modifications, tooling, and manufacturing trials for new products.
- Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations during product launches and process validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
