Industrial Engineering Technician

Job Summary:

Industrial Engineering Technicians troubleshoot equipment and encoders, improve manufacturing processes, perform equipment maintenance, and suggest updates to work instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and troubleshoot processes, material, or equipment problems and recommend solutions to Production Technical Supervisor
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures with malfunctioning encoders and repair unit, if possible
• Recommend revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and work instructions
• Develop, procure, or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment
• Train production employees on new tooling and manufacturing equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance on manufacturing and test equipment
• Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities
• Other technician duties as assigned

Skills:

• Follow direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Able to work in a process-centered team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Independent and self-motivated
• Able to efficiently manage time and resources
• Strong understanding and ability to read prints and schematics
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn electro-mechanical product design
• Broad skillset of electronics manufacturing
• Strong electronics troubleshooting skills
• Strong technical writing skills

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of 2 years technician experience preferred
• Experience with modeling software is preferred
• Good eye hand coordination and dexterity due to small parts required

Job Detail:

• Full time with benefits
• Day shift Monday through Friday 7AM to 3:30 PM
• Wage: $21.00-$24.00 or DOE

Essential Functions:

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (when required)
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Able to move regularly throughout the facility to respond to or investigate technical related issues
• Use of upper body, arms, and hands throughout the day
• Lifting 10-20 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, and reaching overhead throughout the day to reach materials to move or pickup
• Normal color vision (due to different colored wires)
• Able to work regularly with epoxy, glues, sealants

Company Benefits:

• Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long Term Disability insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at 208-263-8541, by fax at 208-255-4717, or email at accommodations@encoder.com. Please address correspondence to the HR Manager.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.