Technician Engineering 2

Daikin Comfort•Waller, TX

10h

About The Position

The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering department and production by creating and maintaining product specifications, bills of material, product change notifications and deviations. Responsible for developing and resolving technical problems in production, engineering, facilities and maintenance as it pertains to operational issues.  Assist and support the operation of all equipment and processes within the facility, which includes facilities equipment, production equipment or engineering development / installation / repair of all equipment for production, facilities and maintenance of the plant. The purpose is to ensure equipment and processes are safely and efficiently operating to allow for high quality and on-time delivery of manufactured products. Position Responsibilities may include: Support production to resolve equipment, process and technical issues to maintain process in optimal state Provide daily support to assigned area for repairs, installations and regular on-going maintenance / operational excellence Provide diagnostic leadership to the team and floor support to the operations area for production issues Develop methods used in the prevention, control or remediation of equipment issues, and safety hazards Write and maintain engineering specifications, bills of material, product and engineering change notifications, and deviations through coordination with other engineering staff Create or update engineering electronic drawing files and engineering specifications using CAD software Work with Engineers to set up and/or perform tests, build prototypes, collect variable data Prepare samples and coordinate testing with regulatory agencies Provide support as needed or assigned by the Engineering team Gather data and maintain information for issues creating downtime on the assigned process area; creating a priority of actions for irreversible corrective actions Set-up production equipment, changeovers, and improve equipment up-times to model changeovers Document PM plans and execution to plan; maintain effectiveness and critical evaluation of PM Plans Develop solutions to engineering task that are creative and focused to reduce cost and improve the process Document process changes and improvements to more efficiently run the assigned area Maintain equipment documentation up to date and accurate for the area Support development of new processes, equipment and procedures to improve the cycle time, quality and assembly performance Support the design, fabrication and maintenance of assembly tooling, fixtures and hardware for production area Define critical spare parts based on the experiences seen in production vs the existing key spare parts identified (every quarter) Inspect equipment and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement; and areas for future product enhancements Perform scheduled maintenance examinations and fixes, cleans and align diverse systems to guarantee appropriate system operations Able to design system improvements based on continuous improvements from issues observed; also capable to properly document the changes with CAD/Prints and schematics Perform other duties as assigned Nature and Scope: Works under general supervision of the Engineering / Area Supervisor Serves as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals Takes on duties and tasks that have substantial variety and complexity

Requirements

Understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice
Mechanical aptitude and experience in assembly, fabrication or maintenance
Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatic and automated and electrical control systems
Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions
Proficiency in CAD (Solid Works, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
Working knowledge with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint – MS Project is preferred
Project management skills
Attention to detail, analytical ability, troubleshooting, and resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including professional relationship skills
Effective organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize
Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
Ability to apply good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
Strong knowledge and discipline to maintain a safe work environment and focused on safety as a critical element in all aspects
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ale to work flexible and demanding schedules
5 + years of experience in production support, maintenance (electrical, mechanical technician or controls focus)
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational training/degree in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld and fabricate parts is preferred
HVAC knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Support production to resolve equipment, process and technical issues to maintain process in optimal state
Provide daily support to assigned area for repairs, installations and regular on-going maintenance / operational excellence
Provide diagnostic leadership to the team and floor support to the operations area for production issues
Develop methods used in the prevention, control or remediation of equipment issues, and safety hazards
Write and maintain engineering specifications, bills of material, product and engineering change notifications, and deviations through coordination with other engineering staff
Create or update engineering electronic drawing files and engineering specifications using CAD software
Work with Engineers to set up and/or perform tests, build prototypes, collect variable data
Prepare samples and coordinate testing with regulatory agencies
Provide support as needed or assigned by the Engineering team
Gather data and maintain information for issues creating downtime on the assigned process area; creating a priority of actions for irreversible corrective actions
Set-up production equipment, changeovers, and improve equipment up-times to model changeovers
Document PM plans and execution to plan; maintain effectiveness and critical evaluation of PM Plans
Develop solutions to engineering task that are creative and focused to reduce cost and improve the process
Document process changes and improvements to more efficiently run the assigned area
Maintain equipment documentation up to date and accurate for the area
Support development of new processes, equipment and procedures to improve the cycle time, quality and assembly performance
Support the design, fabrication and maintenance of assembly tooling, fixtures and hardware for production area
Define critical spare parts based on the experiences seen in production vs the existing key spare parts identified (every quarter)
Inspect equipment and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement; and areas for future product enhancements
Perform scheduled maintenance examinations and fixes, cleans and align diverse systems to guarantee appropriate system operations
Able to design system improvements based on continuous improvements from issues observed; also capable to properly document the changes with CAD/Prints and schematics
Perform other duties as assigned