Sr. Design Technician - Testing, Product Improvements and Innovation Support;Manufacturing

Swagelok•Solon, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Design Technician supports engineering projects related to capacity, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and new product development. The role handles multiple assignments of moderate to complex scope with minimal guidance, assesses standard procedures and equipment, and evaluates information to determine the effects of proposed changes. The technician partners with internal stakeholders across Swagelok manufacturing sites, providing expertise and problem-solving support. The position operates and adjusts testing equipment, extracts and processes engineering data, supports manufacturing and assembly needs, and creates, updates, interprets, or defines models, drawings, and assemblies. It also develops and reviews tests and setups, constructs product test apparatus including process automation, assists with equipment procurement and cost estimates, and recommends solutions to technical problems. The technician may train associates and other technicians, review technician work, and serve as a resource for product questions in manufacturing and assembly operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some technical courses or on-the-job training in a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
Proficient use of moderately technical tools such as LabVIEW, SolidWorks, and CAD.
Recognized as a resource in areas of expertise.
Demonstrated understanding of product applications in a laboratory environment.
Proficient communication, programming, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong abilities using moderately technical tools, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation; equipment may vary by department.
Good computer skills and familiarity with typical office software, including SolidWorks and Microsoft applications.
Strong written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree in a related field, such as mechanical engineering technology, CAD, or another technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Moderate understanding of Swagelok product applications.
Moderate understanding of computer programming, including LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust moderate and advanced testing equipment.
Recognize and resolve routine process and equipment problems, and resolve more complex issues as needed.
Extract engineering data from various sources and process it using typical engineering methods or procedures.
Work with engineers to support daily manufacturing and assembly needs.
Support department needs and duties related to KPIs, order cells, product returns, DPSs, and projects.
Create, update, interpret, and define moderately complex models, drawings, and assemblies.
Conduct, review, and/or define moderately complex tests and setups.
Assist with capital equipment justifications, procurement, or cost quotations.
Recommend solutions to standard software, hardware, equipment, product, or process problems.
Develop and/or analyze new or changed products and processes for basic effects on product definition.
Draft plans for testing concepts, design changes, or project milestones for review by engineering or a project leader.
Construct product test apparatus, including process automation.
Present information to people within and outside Swagelok at a fundamental level.
Train technicians and non-technical associates, review the work of other technicians, and assist others with moderately complex tasks.
Use systems to perform duties and process changes to products and procedures.
Serve as a resource for manufacturing and assembly operations on specific product questions.
May train and review the work of new technicians to basic standards.