Mechatronics Technician I - 1st Shift

Phoenix Contact•Middletown, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronics Technician I contributes to production performance, equipment management, and implementation. Working with engineering and quality, the technician supports the production team in achieving established targets and assuring customer satisfaction. The role modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning. The position supports technical production performance and resources, monitors equipment performance, and optimizes machines for efficient production. It also provides technical support to manufacturing personnel, supports quality and continuous-improvement objectives, and carries out preventative maintenance, equipment qualification, and related documentation.

Requirements

Knowledge of and desire to work in a production environment.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs.
Knowledge of mechanical assembly.
Demonstrate initiative by identifying and completing required actions while seeking others’ perspectives as needed.
Take responsibility for mistakes, avoid blaming others, and follow through on commitments.
Work as a team player and show appreciation to others who provide information, assistance, or support.
Handle and embrace change by pursuing lifelong learning and remaining open-minded and curious when facing new challenges.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Able to use a pallet jack with a 300-pound load.
Able to use a portable staircase and climb to heights of 12 feet.
Able to carry 20-pound, 3-cubic-foot boxes up and down a portable staircase.
Able to push a four-wheeled cart with a 100-pound load.
Able to work a six-day week if required.
Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without a break.
Able to travel to offsite locations, including German Headquarters, for periods of up to two to three weeks.
Maintain regular and on-time attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field, or 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in a production environment.
Knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

Support technical production performance and resources.
Monitor and analyze equipment performance and optimize machine performance for efficient production.
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and interpret mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, including mechanical and pneumatic systems and PLC- and PC-based driven systems.
Understand quality standards and control quality revisions and non-conformances.
Coordinate machine enhancements and improvements with the machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
Design mechanical tooling drawings in AutoCAD when required and coordinate purchases from local tooling suppliers.
Complete machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
Maintain spare parts lists and the spare parts system to support equipment.
Execute preventative maintenance programs on automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
Work closely with manufacturing personnel and provide technical support.
Understand department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy.
Follow required PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications, and company procedures.
Use quality tools and continuous-improvement techniques to improve department targets.
Perform other duties as assigned.