Instrument & Control Technician

Job summary

• Reports to the Technical Leader.

• Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness.

• Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities.

• Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.

Essential functions

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.

• Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects

• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.

• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.

• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment, that integrate pneumatic, servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.

• Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a FAST-PACED environment.

• Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.

• Coordinates activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.

• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope projects requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.

• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.

• Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborates with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.

• Helps facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data driven troubleshooting.

• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability

• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.

• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.

• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.

• Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.

• Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.

• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.

• Help guide, mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement

• MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.

• Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)

• Required to have experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred

• Must have the ability to present, convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.)

Additional responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required.

• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance and improvement projects.

• Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.

• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

Experience

• All levels of experience shall be considered, compensation to align with experience.

***$5,000 Sign On Bonus with additional $5,000 Sign On Bonus 6 months after start date!***