Sr. Engineering Technician

Sr. Engineering Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provides assistance to engineering in resolving process and/or equipment problems. Works with production to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure that process specifications are followed. Run engineering tests and experiments; collects data; reports results.

REPORTS TO: Sr. Engineer / Manufacturing Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor.
• Run equipment as necessary on the production floor to support development operations
• Hand and eye coordination for inspection under magnification, microscope or magnifier
• Collect and summarize data for supervisor.
• Identify and solve manufacturing problems with limited supervisor assistance.
• Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions.
• Monitor process for compliance with process specs and report discrepancies.
• May handle hazardous waste.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years' experience, Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or other related technological field of study and 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment; or High School Diploma with 12+ years' experience in a related field.
• Computer skills: Able to perform simple data entry and use word processor software.
• Math skills: working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, power & roots, decimals and fractions, algebra and basic statistics.
• Verbal/communication: able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence.
• Able to write clear and understandable memos and procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Able to use or learn the use of basic laboratory test equipment and to train others to its use.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity, electronics and circuits.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to understand the detailed operation of production machines.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting and ability to obtain expertise in the production of electronic components.

contact person

Melissa Gibbons Human Resources Manager