Manufacturing Line Technical Specialist

Halma•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Line Technical Specialist provides Production line support which helps to keep the line running safely, efficiently, and within quality targets. This position also includes process optimization to improve cycle times, throughput and yield. Roles and responsibilities Responsible for day-to-day management of all production-line tools and equipment: Receives and addresses requests for equipment support via ticket system Manages reference boards Calibrates equipment and performs other preventative maintenance on equipment, according to a predetermined schedule Updates equipment maintenance records and other documentation according to the BEA Industrialization standards Manages on-hand stock of spare parts for equipment Updates equipment in the event of a new product part number or version Supports IT to upgrade equipment and computers during network policy changes Provides support remotely for external parts suppliers who possess BEA equipment to troubleshoot and repair said equipment Regularly gathers feedback from operators about ease of use and reliability of equipment Performs minor modifications to improve equipment Recommends more significant design improvements to the Industrialization Design team and works with the Design team to incorporate improvements Supports the transfer of manufacturing lines for existing products: As needed, builds clones of existing equipment Prepare and conduct test plans to validate the new clones Sets up tools and equipment and verifies their correct functioning Leads Beta run, working with other departments, to prove the new line Provides training and support for operating the tools and equipment Supports New Product Development (NPD): Assists the Industrialization Design team with the development of new equipment Support Beta and Pilot runs As needed, works with other departments (Operations, Quality) to improve process efficiency Competencies Requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Associate’s Degree in Electronics with additional years of experience
Minimum 3 years of experience (Bachelor’s degree)
Minimum 5 years of experience (Associate’s degree)
Basic mechanical skills are required
Ability to read an electrical schematic and relate with PCB layout is required
Ability to read and interpret code is required
Ability to troubleshoot electronics is required
Basic computer skills are required
Ability to install and modify software applications and related drivers
Keen understanding of Windows file structure and ability to debug file-related issues
Strong expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required
English Required
Excellent written skills are required, as all troubleshooting, modifying, and improving efforts to equipment must be documented
Strong verbal communication skills are required, as other departments must be notified of all changes to equipment Including initiating the conversation; does not wait to be asked for a status update
Keeps meeting minutes and notes
Demonstrated capability as a self-starter in a hands-on environment
Strong organizational skills are required; including maintaining a neat working environment, both physically (his or her own desk and common areas) and virtually (emails, files, etc.)
Ability to independently manage his or her own schedule is required, in order to plan multiple efforts in parallel
Strong initiative is required, both independently and with others: Natural curiosity; independently seeks knowledge by tinkering, reviewing available documentation, etc. Also seeks knowledge by initiating interaction with colleagues, mentors; asks good questions
Strong listening skills and ability to absorb new information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of registry, network, domain, and other IT principles is a plus
French (optional)

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day management of all production-line tools and equipment
Receives and addresses requests for equipment support via ticket system
Manages reference boards
Calibrates equipment and performs other preventative maintenance on equipment, according to a predetermined schedule
Updates equipment maintenance records and other documentation according to the BEA Industrialization standards
Manages on-hand stock of spare parts for equipment
Updates equipment in the event of a new product part number or version
Supports IT to upgrade equipment and computers during network policy changes
Provides support remotely for external parts suppliers who possess BEA equipment to troubleshoot and repair said equipment
Regularly gathers feedback from operators about ease of use and reliability of equipment
Performs minor modifications to improve equipment
Recommends more significant design improvements to the Industrialization Design team and works with the Design team to incorporate improvements
Supports the transfer of manufacturing lines for existing products
As needed, builds clones of existing equipment
Prepare and conduct test plans to validate the new clones
Sets up tools and equipment and verifies their correct functioning
Leads Beta run, working with other departments, to prove the new line
Provides training and support for operating the tools and equipment
Supports New Product Development (NPD)
Assists the Industrialization Design team with the development of new equipment
Support Beta and Pilot runs
As needed, works with other departments (Operations, Quality) to improve process efficiency