Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their team in Manchester. The role involves providing technical support to production operations, facilitating process improvements, and conducting failure analysis. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Engineering or a related field and at least one year of hands-on experience in a regulated environment. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a technical, hands-on problem-solving role.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Experience with Lean and structured problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to operations in a clean-room environment.
• Support productivity and throughput improvement projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process improvement projects.

Skills

Hands-on skills with electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Basic data analysis

Excellent verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift

Type: Contract to Perm

As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Engineering Technician will provide direct technical support to the Production Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams within daily business operations.

1. Act as an accountable technical team member for process yield performance in a limited production area.
2. Provide hands-on technical support to operations for manufacturing issues within a clean-room environment.
3. Support and facilitate productivity and throughput improvement projects to achieve target process run rates.
4. Perform hands-on failure analysis and investigations to address process nonconformities.
5. Report technical investigation details to the production line team through clear, thorough, and specific documented feedback.
6. Collaborate with engineering team resources to develop and implement process improvement projects.
7. Design, develop, and fabricate simple manufacturing tools, fixtures, and devices.
8. Work with vendors, suppliers, and other team members on engineering projects.
9. Support change-management processes, including validation documentation, process work instructions, engineering studies, and technical writing.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 1+ years of experience in a technical, hands-on problem-solving role in a highly regulated environment, preferably medical.
• Hands-on skills with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hardware troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Experience with Lean and/or structured problem-solving tools.
• Skills in basic data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities daily.