Sr. Principal Manufacturing Technician

Shift: 1st shift City: Solon Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Position Summary Participates in engineering projects impacting capacity, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and new product development. Performs multiple assignments of moderate to complex scope with minimal guidance from supervisor, engineers, technicians or detailed procedures. Selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment for assignments. Evaluates and analyzes information to determine effect of proposed changes. Is a resource to the facility, providing support and problems solving in areas of expertise. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Leads and guides teams through technical projects and decisions Develop and coordinate the completion of projects with minimal supervision Assist project manager with project planning for the design and development phases of projects Makes significant contribution to the training of technicians, engineering co‑ops or entry‑level engineers. Independently assist other technicians. May check the routine work of other technicians. Responsible for the guidance and completion of project work with moderate supervision Education and/or Work Experience Requirements 2‑year associate’s degree in related field (mechanical engineering technology, CAD or other technical fields) or equivalent work experience 10+ years of experience in related field Expertise in chosen technical field Proficient user of moderately complex technical tools Has successfully launched a project through completion and implementation Proven leadership skills Leads teams to complete major and complex assignments or parts of larger assignments Advanced problem solving and decision making abilities Good oral and excellent written communication skills Demonstrates proficient communication, programming and troubleshooting skills Strong abilities in the use of moderately complex technical tools and lab equipment and instrumentation (Equipment may vary based on department) Good computer and typical office software skills Critical Competencies Service Orientation Influence Adaptability Teamwork and Collaboration Achievement Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr