Sustaining Product Engineer Technician

Epredia • Kalamazoo, MI

401d

About The Position

The Sustaining Product Engineer Technician at Epredia plays a critical role in supporting technical product development by focusing on sustaining engineering activities for existing products. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, ensure long-term reliability and quality, and drive continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Manufacturing standard costing experience preferred.
• Experience identifying sources of waste and manufacturing processes to drive down cost.
• Experience with validation for equipment and processes.
• Collaborative problem solver capable of working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of machine design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and determine if they are met by current products or if modifications are required.
• Troubleshoot issues related to product functionality, performance, and quality.
• Use problem-solving skills to identify and solve issues.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct experiments and tests in a laboratory setting.
• Prepare technical forms, reports, and other correspondence.
• Evaluate efficacy of chemical raw materials.
• Record data in lab notebooks based on observations and test results.
• Perform complex chemical analysis using quality assurance techniques.
• Interpret test results to propose possible solutions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety procedures and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
• Communicate results to both scientists and non-scientists.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates across multiple departments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree