Sr. Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift - Starting rate of $28.01/hr

Stryker • Portage, MI

1d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Engineering Technician you will be independently responsible for providing technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker Medical Plant. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day production and project execution as it relates to process development, equipment downtime, process improvements and equipment commissioning, as well as the following below: • Document safety and actively lead 6S concerns within immediate area and plant-wide production area • Work closely with engineering and operation teams to recommend, specify and implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment purchases • Document results of all projects, providing in depth analysis on improvements and opportunities and communicates to team leader and team members as needed • Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications • Specify tooling for new or existing processes, work closely with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment • Consult and act as liaison of operations and engineering team with advanced operations to design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on production floor • Train employees on fabrication processes and inspects/tests results and applicants, as needed • Support Day-to-day production in operations via technical troubleshooting, problem solving and advising on equipment tooling, operation (PLC controlled custom equipment) • Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, PPAPs

Requirements

• High School or GED
• Proficiency in the use of calibrated devices and in the reading of detailed mechanical prints
• Minimum of 3 or more years' of controls experience

Nice To Haves

• 5 years fabrication experience, manufacturing experience, process development experience, controls experience
• Experience with welding process including MIG, TIG and technologies such as Miller, Lincoln, Fronius
• Knowledge of robotic programming (Fanuc preferred), ability to create, modify and edit robotic code
• Specialized skill set in on or more of the following: machining, tube forming, sheet metal processing, automation, robotics, or welding

Responsibilities

• Document safety and actively lead 6S concerns within immediate area and plant-wide production area
• Work closely with engineering and operation teams to recommend, specify and implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment purchases
• Document results of all projects, providing in depth analysis on improvements and opportunities and communicates to team leader and team members as needed
• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications
• Specify tooling for new or existing processes, work closely with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment
• Consult and act as liaison of operations and engineering team with advanced operations to design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on production floor
• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspects/tests results and applicants, as needed
• Support Day-to-day production in operations via technical troubleshooting, problem solving and advising on equipment tooling, operation (PLC controlled custom equipment)
• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, PPAPs

What This Job Offers

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