Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Provides senior level technical support of manufacturing engineering initiatives including process, industrial, quality, and development engineering efforts.
- Assists with the development and implementation of engineering projects.
- Takes ownership for a process sector under engineering guidance.
- Assists with scheduling and conducting process experiments.
- Participates in machinery reviews and reviews of equipment proposed for purchase.
- Assists in setting up new product lines.
- Assists in development of physical floor plan and prescribing tooling application and process support requirements.
- Plans and coordinates equipment moves.
- Facilitates problem identification and resolution of equipment and process failures.
- Assists with efforts to reduce cycle times and improve process flow.
- Gathers data regarding standard times, cost and bottleneck identification.
- Programs the Automated Visual Inspection equipment to capture data for Statistical Process Control (SPC) reporting initiatives.
- Designs and builds specialized test fixtures to interface products to specialized computer controlled automated test units.
- Modifies or designs and builds custom circuits and adapters to interface a computer to special circuits and functions within a new product.
- Selects and installs specialized test equipment in existing automated testers.
- Develops complex programs in several programming languages for computers controlling automated test equipment.
- May also support the Manufacturing Systems Engineering in the design and implementation of manufacturing systems layouts to respond to fluctuations in customer demands.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Bachelors Degree, Two or three year community college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience
- Engineering Foundation Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical assembly and fabrication procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of electronic circuitry and testing and debugging procedures.
- Strong knowledge of CAD and SMT machine programming and ability to use applications specific to this position (such as C++).
- Good project management skills.
- Computer literacy, MS Office Suite.
- Excellent problem identification and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret product specifications, schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to use hand and power tools required for test assembly.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines.