What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Hutchinson?
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Engineering/Automation Manager, this position is responsible for designing process improvements, error proofing, developing and troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls for machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, spray booths and testing equipment, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned;
Discusses project with Supervisor and Manufacturing to review functions of machines and equipment.
Ability to understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Ability to modify minor changes to improve performance.
Mechanical design of minor tooling or fixtures required to improve existing processes.
Defines and documents preventative maintenance procedures.
Defines and documents request for quotation specifications for specialized equipment.
Work with vendor's representatives during all phases of specialized equipment procurement.
Observes trial run of machine and equipment operation to verify that machine functions, product quality, ergonomics and safety aspects conform to specifications.
Designs controls for energy conversion or other industrial plant monitoring systems.
Coordinates implementation of new processes in manufacturing.
Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems on production equipment and direct maintenance personnel to perform the appropriate repair.
Work with machine vendors to resolve more complex problems.
Set-up and troubleshoot production testing equipment
Development of new coatings and adhesives
Participate and demonstrate ability to perform tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
Participate in, and/or lead cost reduction/efficiency improvement programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a very dynamic work atmosphere.
Travel may be required periodically to suppliers/customers.
Must be able to be on call for up to 4 hours after shift ends
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESS:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Injection molding process experience required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university and three plus years related experience and/or training/ or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet applications.Must be familiar with internet research and the use of e-mail.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite and occasionally moderate.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Must actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so, participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE.
