Manufacturing engineering technicians are a type of industrial engineering technician whose work improves manufacturing processes to raise product quality and profitability. They plan, test, and custom make industrial products, and thus assist the engineers in implementing improvements in production and output. Specifically, they may assess prototypes, analyze performance of machinery, or try new methods of plant production.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area;
- Develops, documents and validates PCA assembly processes;
- Facilitates the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to the manufacturing process;
- Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to manufacturing engineering;
- Develop, assemble, procure or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods;
- Investigates inspection/test failures to root cause and implements corrective actions;
- Knowledgeable in the PCA manufacturing process and able to train operators in accordance with released production assembly procedures;
- Performs complex mechanical and repair tasks;
- Performs complex operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment;
- May perform other duties as assigned;
- Determines methods or actions to remedy malfunctions;
- May work with little or no formally released documentation;
- Writes highly complex technical reports and test procedures;
- May work with other cost centers to resolve vaguely defined issues;
- May assist or instruct lower level technicians with complex tasks.
Requirements:
- Good computer skills with a basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Limited;
- Experienced in the set up and programing of automated equipment;
- Proficient in the use of Labview software to create test programs;
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Able to troubleshoot PCA test failures to root cause and recommend corrective actions;
- Proficient in the use of measurement equipment.