The Engineering Tech I is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. Assist engineering in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Assists with installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as (but not limited to) centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Analyze reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and request.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follow company policies as required.
• Perform other duties of equal or less complexity as assigned or directed.
• Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance.
• Available to work a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 12-hour shift on nights.

Skills/ Qualifications

• Creativity, design, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
• Technical writing skills
• Equipment Maintenance
• Machining Process Understanding

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not expected to have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) is a plus.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics (Mechanical Technician and/ or Electrical Technician)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge, (Matlab and Excel) is a plus.
• Experience trouble shooting electromechanical systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; push, pull and/or lift to 50 pounds at any given time. Required to work in an environment that is not climate controlled.