Engineering Technician II

The Engineering Technician II is a hands-on technical position responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, programming, part quoting, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. This position works closely with Production Management, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, process capability, and manufacturing cost accuracy.

The Engineering Technician II provides advanced technical support for CNC mills and lathes, fiber lasers, brake presses, robotic weld cells. This position is expected to independently troubleshoot manufacturing issues, develop and improve processes, support new product introductions, assist with equipment and automation projects, and provide technical input for new and existing part quotations.

Position

Provide day-to-day technical support for CNC milling, CNC turning, fiber laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, and other fabrication processes.

Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving equipment, tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, part quality, cycle time, and operator methods.

Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement effective corrective actions.

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods to increase safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.

Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework and downtime

Support preparation of manufacturing quotes for new and existing parts and assemblies.

Identify special tooling, fixtures, gauges, programming, or capital equipment required to manufacture quoted products.

Evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness, reduce cost, or improve production efficiency.

Assist with creation, modification, and troubleshooting of CNC programs.

Develop and improve machining fixtures, work holding methods, and tooling strategies.

Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, tool life, chatter, chip control, and machining-related quality issues.

Assist operators and setup personnel with complex setups and machining issues.

Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify causes of downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Assist with machine and automation upgrades.

Work with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when advanced technical support is required.

Assist Maintenance with complex equipment troubleshooting when manufacturing process knowledge is required.

Assist with development of process documentation including work instructions, setup

Support improvements to OEE, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.

Train operators, setup personnel, technicians, and other employees on new or revised manufacturing processes.

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.

4+ years of relevant manufacturing, engineering technician, machining, fabrication, automation, or process development experience.

Hands-on experience with multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, or industrial automation.

Ability to independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Working knowledge of measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.

Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.