Engineering Technician

Switch4 LLC; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking an Engineering Technician to optimize production processes. This role involves collaborating with engineers, providing training, and driving operational improvements to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical proficiency with a variety of production equipment.
• Ability to recognize, define, and correct equipment deficiencies promptly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance processes.
• Provide leadership and training to associates.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

PLC Operations

Robotics

Electronic Controls

Job description

Role: Engineering Technician

Location: Plymouth, England

Job Description

You will be integral in maintaining and optimizing production processes. Your role will involve collaborating with engineers, leading training efforts, and driving operational improvements to ensure efficiency and quality in our manufacturing operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to monitor and enhance processes for output and waste management.
• Provide leadership and training to associates on the production floor.
• Address process performance issues and proactively drive operational improvements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical proficiency with a variety of production equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Ability to recognize, define, and correct equipment deficiencies promptly.
• Knowledge of current technology, including electronic controls, high-speed assembly operations, and data collection systems (MES, etc.).
• Proficiency in PLC operations, robotics, maintenance, and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, machining, tooling design, part drawings, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong skills in electrical industrial systems.
• Ability to understand and adhere to specifications, procedures, and requirements.