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Job Purpose

The Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by assisting engineers in the design, development, testing, and implementation of production processes and equipment. This role performs hands-on technical tasks such as equipment setup, troubleshooting, data collection, and process validation to ensure optimal performance and product quality. The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in bridging the gap between engineering and production, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support engineers in developing, testing, and refining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain production equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Record operational data such as cycle times, scrap rates, and machine performance.
• Analyze trends to support engineering decisions.
• Assist in inspections, audits, and validation of parts and processes to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards.
• Update and maintain process instructions, equipment logs, and technical reports to ensure accurate and current records.
• Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall to wall technical support to all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines: dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment. 
• Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projects associated with reoccurring equipment downtime, station cycle time improvements, assembly first time through issues - both proactive and reactive quality and safety concerns.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance and engineering to facilitate equipment/machine repairs. 
• Support “Core Teams” and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as required.
• Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications – Components, Assemblies, Tooling.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Trade School, or Associate’s Degree
• Additional formal education in technical field will be encouraged to expand capabilities and to prepare for future opportunities within organization. 
• 4+ years of experience  
• Strong technical/troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.
• Experience with automation equipment and processes is a plus. 
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks required to simultaneously and deal with stressful situations. 
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across multiple organizational levels. 
• Ability to work overtime when needed to complete required tasks or provide support. 
• Travel may be required (<5%). 

Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and basic engineering principles.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication with engineers, production staff, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations and project alignment.
• High level of accuracy in data recording, equipment setup, and quality inspections.