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Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician serves as the primary technical resource for the manufacturing facility, supporting production through advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, equipment reliability, technical documentation, continuous improvement, and product development.

Working under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, this position supports the operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, including custom-built production systems, while partnering with Maintenance, Production, equipment vendors, and external engineering resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, mechanical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.

Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Support equipment startups, modifications, and capital improvement projects.

Provide after-hours technical support for critical equipment failures when necessary.

Maintain and update:

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings (SolidWorks)

Bills of Material (BOM)

Spare parts lists

Equipment documentation

Troubleshooting guides

Preventive maintenance procedures

Improve equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.

Assist in developing standardized troubleshooting and maintenance practices.

Coordinate with outside engineering consultants, equipment vendors, and contractors.

Support implementation of new equipment and process improvements.

Assist the Manufacturing Manager with technical evaluations, equipment modifications, and long-term equipment planning.

Support the development and introduction of new products into manufacturing.

Assist with process development, equipment modifications, tooling, and manufacturing trials for new products.

Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and production readiness.

Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations during product launches and process validation.

Requirements

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Required

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Preferred:

Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and working with PLC diagnostic software.

Experience with industrial controls, sensors, HMIs, and instrumentation.

Experience supporting custom-built manufacturing equipment.

Proficiency with SolidWorks.

Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

Industrial electrical systems and controls

Motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

PLC diagnostics

Pneumatic and mechanical systems

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment reliability

Technical documentation

Continuous improvement

Product development support

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Success in this role will be measured by:

Improved equipment uptime and reliability

Reduced downtime through effective troubleshooting

Accurate and current technical documentation

Successful completion of improvement and product development projects

Support of safe, efficient manufacturing operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally sit, climb or balance; the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: the employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts