Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician I

General Duties:

Ensures the assigned manufacturing process/equipment runs in the most consistent, efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure the manufacture of Team Technologies products that meet the customer quality expectations. This position must have an open approach to troubleshooting and become the subject matter expert in troubleshooting and repairing equipment in his/her area.

Specific Duties:

· Plans and performs preventive maintenance (PM) work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles, properties of various materials, and principles and application of powered equipment.

· Tracks and monitors equipment for performance and effectuate repairs as required.

· Responds in a timely manner to effectuate repairs for down equipment/machines.

· Escalate issues that cannot be resolved to Research & Development/Engineering team as required by calling for repairs to down or poorly performing equipment.

· Ensures all safety measures are in place for his or her equipment/area.

· Collaborate with supervisors and/or operators on machine performance to understand the challenges and priorities.

· Confers with other Maintenance Technicians to provide technical advice and compare notes between shifts and plants

· Leads or participates in throughput, cost, safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.

· Support engineering and manufacturing in determining the make vs. buy/ develop decision for new equipment or enhancements to existing equipment from an automation and controls perspective.

· Maintain equipment automation and controls that support Team Technologies product/ process development using advanced automation and controls including, but not limited to the following: robots, PLCs, vision systems, HMIs, SCADA.

· Troubleshoot and repair of existing equipment, electrical/ control failures on production equipment and controls in support of manufacturing and maintenance technicians through inspection, investigation, and testing on the following types of equipment (not limited to):

Õ Robots and pick & place operations Õ Marking equipment including ink jet,

ÕDrives including VFD laser, and other marking equipment

ÕMotors including servos Õ HMI/SCADA

ÕVision inspection cameras Õ Switches, pressure controls/monitors

ÕAll mechanical, pneumatic, cylinders, slides, manifolds, FL units, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills Required:

· Lead in automation and controls projects within time constraints.

· Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot basic ladder logic programs for PLCs in various software suites.

· Competent working with all the following equipment: PLC, Motors including servo, Drives including VFD

· Basic knowledge to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams/ wiring schematics. Strong knowledge of lock out/ tag out procedures.

· Analytical approach to problem solving and development with the disposition to engage engineering, maintenance, and operating personnel on requirements and issues.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

· Strong knowledge of machine shop equipment and capabilities

· Computer literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel

· Adequate written and verbal communication skills

· Good communication skills are a must

Experience / Education Required:

· 10 years of industrial maintenance or previous experience in maintenance support of a production facility with 2 years’ experience in an industrial controls and automation or support position within a manufacturing environment.

· Technical Education Certificate (mechanical or electrical), or associate’s degree are highly preferred, but a commensurate mix of education and experience will be considered.

*Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substitute at management discretion.

Additional Site-Specific Experience/Skills Preferred:

· Solid understanding of robotics with direct experience and the ability to effectuate base repairs

· Ability to make changes to a variety of vision systems and measurement parameters

Training / Continuing Education Requirements:

Some continuing education is necessary on an annual basis. This can include third party training, in-house training or self-study.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

· The employee must regularly stand, walk, lift and/or move

· Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical systems and around/near energized electrical systems while following necessary safety procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.

· The employee must be able to inspect equipment and detect equipment malfunctions, as well as utilize tools to repair and maintain equipment.

This position is an hourly position requiring at least 40 hours per week, with some night or weekend work as projects and manufacturing critical repair dictates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Morristown, TN 37814 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morristown, TN 37814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person