Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician

L.L.Bean • Brunswick, ME

20h • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

L.L.Bean is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician for its Brunswick Manufacturing team in Brunswick, Maine. The position assists the Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician in researching and proposing manufacturing equipment, including computerized stitching, automation, and robotics equipment, with a focus on safety and ergonomics. It also supports training service and facilities technicians on equipment baseline standards to help sustain equipment over time. The role works closely with Operations, Technical Services, Product Development, and Quality Control.

The technician helps design, mill, assemble, and test setups and prototypes for manufacturing processes; creates machine pallets, clamps, and programs for computerized stitching equipment; establishes controls for automated programs and systems; and collaborates with design teams and outside vendors. The role also conducts feasibility studies, tests setups on production equipment, supports quality assurance, documents equipment standards and baselines, audits equipment performance, and recommends parts or adjustments to restore machinery to operational standards.

The position includes Orisol Solutions training in machine maintenance and SewCad, collaboration with the Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician on best practices and priorities, and hands-on training with different machine models and processes. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions or at-risk behavior, and work safely. The anticipated starting base pay is $26.03–$31.24; individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, skills, competencies, and proficiency.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience; some experience may include internal L.L.Bean experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• In-depth knowledge of physics, engineering, and mathematics to assess equipment design feasibility.
• Strong analytical ability and three-dimensional thinking ability.
• Good communication and mentoring skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with advanced computer applications, including SewCad, AutoCAD, MindManager, and Microsoft 365 products.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in schedule to implement work without interrupting operations.
• Strong ability to use and maintain hand and power tools comfortably and safely, including vacuum systems, power drills, drivers, wrenches, bench grinders, Dremel tools, band saws, taps, and dies.
• Effective relationship-building and teamwork skills to coordinate with different organizations and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Strong technical and fabrication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to teach and transfer technical knowledge to Technical Services and Engineering technicians.
• Ability to contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following safety procedures, reporting hazards, and working safely.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical degree.
• Basic knowledge of sewing and/or cutting.
• Basic knowledge of robotics applications and designs.
• Knowledge of sewing or cutting machine setup, use, and repair.
• Basic understanding of electrical components such as start/stop switches and emergency stops.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, milling, and assembly of setups and prototypes for manufacturing processes.
• Verify product patterns and create and design machine pallets, clamps, and programs for computerized stitching equipment using Orisol SewCad and AutoCAD.
• Create and establish engineering controls to maintain automated programming, pallets, and clamp systems across machine types and processes.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure designs meet specifications and tolerances and are safe and ergonomically appropriate.
• Build design prototypes for trial testing and approval.
• Work with outside vendors on fabrication opportunities.
• Assist in researching new equipment opportunities.
• Determine modifications to existing designs or products to integrate modern technology and improve processes.
• Perform feasibility studies to ensure designed equipment meets quality standards and works as intended.
• Test setups on production equipment to confirm they work as designed.
• Coordinate with research, development, engineering, and quality assurance teams to integrate improvements and maintain required quality standards.
• Create and maintain engineered equipment baseline standard procedures.
• Assist in developing the baseline for intended machines or processes.
• Audit equipment to ensure it operates at optimal performance levels.
• Document baseline settings and standards and recommend parts to restore machinery to sustainable operational baselines.
• Participate in Orisol Solutions training in machine maintenance and SewCad.
• Work with the Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician on best practices for integration and priority management.
• Complete hands-on training with different machine models and processes.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conduct work safely.
• Teach and transfer technical knowledge to Technical Services and Engineering technicians.

Benefits

• The company describes a benefits package with programs and perks designed to support employees’ health and financial goals and promote work-life balance; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED