Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Olympus Controls is a fast-paced automation company that has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our growing company. We offer a dynamic environment with a competitive salary and health benefits for highly motivated individuals.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides hands-on support to ensure that both the production facility and our team at the Sherwood headquarters are outfitted appropriately to produce world-class automation products. Duties for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician include ensuring that projects flow smoothly through our production floor, identifying areas for continuous improvement related to production processes, and planning factory layouts to optimize production efficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leverages Lean principles to help set up and implement production lines and floor layouts to improve overall efficiency
• Builds, modifies, and maintains jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing methods and quality
• Provides daily hands-on manufacturing support, including first-line mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and escalates complex issues
• Collects process data (e.g., time studies, cycle times) and helps implement efficiency improvements to processes and manufacturing methods
• Trains employees on new processes and equipment utilization, with a continual focus on safety
• Supports the development of safety-specific training programs
• Keeps equipment operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance and repairs, following manufacturer's instructions and procedures, and coordinating service calls as needed
• Creates and maintains product structure in the ERP system, including BOMs and routings
• Requests, documents, and controls product changes for build-to-print (BTP) customers, including component end-of-life, component changes, and process changes
• Assists with the execution of research and development (R&D) projects by preparing tools, supplies, and workspace prior to build (this may include, but is not limited to, hand tools, facility and space setup, and lifting and material handling equipment)
• Builds custom crating for large automation assemblies as needed
• Creates and updates work instructions for production processes and verifies their accuracy on the production floor
• Procures and tracks standardized toolsets and makes recommendations for appropriate tooling
• Assists with facility upkeep and maintenance as needed
• Participates in the production of systems and subassemblies, including but not limited to first builds
• Supports effective management of waste streams (trash, metals recycling, pallets, etc.)
• 40–45 hours/week typical
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical technology preferred
• Forklift and/or scissor lift training and experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and workplace safety regulations preferred
• Must be a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with manufacturing facility systems such as electrical bus ducts and compressed air
• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting preferred
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, multimeters)
• Working knowledge of CAD and ERP systems preferred
• Must possess a safety and quality mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting