Technician Engineering 2

Daikin•Waller, TX

12d

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. The role develops and resolves technical problems in production, engineering, facilities, and maintenance, and supports the operation of facility, production, and engineering equipment and processes. The objective is to ensure equipment and processes operate safely and efficiently to support high-quality, on-time delivery of manufactured products. The technician creates and updates engineering electronic drawing files and specifications using CAD/3D software; works with Engineers on tests, prototypes, and data collection; and performs other duties as assigned. The role works under the general supervision of the Engineering / Area Supervisor and serves as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues. It relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks that have substantial variety and complexity. The position has no people-management responsibilities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience in production support or maintenance, with an electrical, mechanical technician, or controls focus. Vocational training or a degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent work experience, is specified. The position requires the ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in production support or maintenance, with an electrical, mechanical technician, or controls focus.
High school diploma or GED.
Vocational training or a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.
Mechanical aptitude and experience in assembly, fabrication, or maintenance.
Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatic systems, and automated and electrical control systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.
Proficiency in CAD, such as Solid Works, Solid Edge, or AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Project management skills.
Attention to detail, analytical ability, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional relationship skills.
Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize.
Team-oriented, results-oriented approach, dedication to excellence, and sense of urgency in achieving business objectives.
Good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job.
Ability and discipline to maintain a safe work environment and treat safety as a critical element in all aspects of the work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible, demanding schedules.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld and fabricate parts.
HVAC knowledge.
Working knowledge of MS Project.

Responsibilities

Support production in resolving equipment, process, and technical issues to maintain processes in an optimal state.
Provide daily support to an assigned area for repairs, installations, ongoing maintenance, and operational excellence.
Provide diagnostic leadership and floor support for production issues.
Develop methods to prevent, control, or remediate equipment issues and safety hazards.
Write and maintain engineering specifications, bills of material, product and engineering change notifications, and deviations in coordination with engineering staff.
Create or update engineering electronic drawing files and engineering specifications using CAD software.
Work with Engineers to set up or perform tests, build prototypes, and 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 about issues causing downtime in the assigned process area, and prioritize actions for irreversible corrective actions.
Set up production equipment and changeovers, and improve equipment uptime and changeover performance.
Document preventive-maintenance plans and their execution; maintain their effectiveness and critically evaluate the plans.
Develop creative engineering solutions focused on reducing costs and improving processes.
Document process changes and improvements to run the assigned area more efficiently.
Keep equipment documentation for the assigned area up to date and accurate.
Support development of new processes, equipment, and procedures to improve cycle time, quality, and assembly performance.
Support the design, fabrication, and maintenance of assembly tooling, fixtures, and hardware for the production area.
Define critical spare parts based on production experience compared with existing identified key spare parts, on a quarterly basis.
Inspect equipment and processes for flaws, identify areas for improvement, and identify opportunities for future product enhancements.
Perform scheduled maintenance examinations, fixes, cleaning, and alignment of systems to ensure appropriate operation.
Design system improvements based on observed issues and document changes using CAD, prints, and schematics.
Perform other duties as assigned.