Senior Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift - Starting at USD 28.01 (hourly) + USD 2 Shift Premium

Stryker • Portage, MI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will independently provide technical support and equipment coverage within the Stryker Medical Plant. You will support safe, efficient day-to-day production and project execution involving process development, equipment downtime, process improvements, and equipment commissioning. The role also supports validation activities, employee training, and technical troubleshooting across production operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in using calibrated devices and reading detailed mechanical prints.
• At least 2 years of controls experience.
• Ability to meet the role's physical and cognitive demands, including coordination, grasping, visual and auditory discrimination, reading, and memory retention.
• Use safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other required PPE in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of manufacturing experience, process development experience, and controls experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Python.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of assembly processes and SQL.
• Journeyman certification in industrial maintenance.
• PLC experience and HMI/SCADA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Document safety concerns and actively lead 6S activities in the immediate area and plant-wide production areas.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to recommend, specify, and implement equipment upgrades, replacements, and new purchases.
• Document project results with detailed analysis of improvements and opportunities, and communicate findings to the team leader and team members as needed.
• Work directly with vendors on tooling and process improvements for existing or new applications.
• Specify tooling for new or existing processes and work with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment.
• Serve as a liaison between operations and engineering and advanced operations to design and plan production-floor technology implementations.
• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspect or test results and applicants as needed.
• Support day-to-day operations through technical troubleshooting, problem solving, and advice on equipment tooling and operation, including PLC-controlled custom equipment.
• Assist the engineering team with validation activities, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, and PPAPs.

What This Job Offers

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