Process Technician

Allient; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a Process Technician to develop and sustain manufacturing processes meeting customer specs, quality, throughput and cost objectives.

The role defines and leads new process implementations, applies engineering principles to process design, supports design development, and documents control procedures. It also handles PPAP/FAI submissions and equipment implementation.

Qualifications

• Technician in Mechatronic, Electromechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years on production lines or maintenance.
• Experience in DC electric motor manufacturing.
• Experience with winding machines (Odawara, Ottamatic, Globe 8000) a plus.
• Experience adjusting terminal crimping machines (Amp, Molex) a plus.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams; basic PLC knowledge.
• Technical English for manuals and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defines, characterizes and leads the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Ensures engineering & validation principles are applied to process design and sustainability.
• Develops processes to be trouble free and defect-free, targeting Zero Defects.
• Supports concurrent engineering with design development projects representing manufacturing/QA/customers.
• Designs and documents procedures for process control, improvement, testing and inspection.
• Establishes reporting metrics for monitoring process effectiveness.
• Performs root-cause analysis using AST and 5 Why methods.
• Establishes data collection to predict trends affecting quality.
• Analyzes customer specs to establish efficient, cost-effective manufacturability.
• Assists with equipment selection and new equipment implementation.
• Performs PPAP / FAI submissions and approvals.
• Improves process performance and risk mitigation.
• Participates in reviews of customer orders and change requests.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electromechanical

Electrical

PLC programming

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Inventor

Visual Basic .NET

Lean / 5S

Education

Technical diploma in Mechatronics / Electromechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley)

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Inventor

Visual Basic .NET

PanelView

Job description

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Process Technician to join our team in Reynosa, Mexico! The Process Technician develops and sustains manufacturing processes to meet or exceed the technical requirements of our customers while achieving quality, throughput and cost objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Defines, characterizes andleadsthe implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Assures engineering&validationprincipalsare applied to manufacturing process design and sustainability.
• Develops manufacturing processes to be trouble free and ensure success every time targeting Zero Defects.
• Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing manufacturing / quality assurance and the customer.
• Designs, implements and documents procedures for manufacturing process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Establishes and implements reporting metrics for monitoring manufacturing process effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product / process quality decisions.
• Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify corrective actions and process improvements utilizing Allied Systematic Tools (AST) and various quality tools including 3 Leg 5 Why.
• Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product and process quality and capabilities targetingCpK1.67 normal/CpK2.0KpC.
• Analyzes customers’ product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility.
• Assists with equipment selection and drive implementation of new equipment.
• Performs necessary actions for process development and documentation to perform and achieve acceptable Customer PPAP/FAI submissions and approvals.
• Develops, Monitors and improves manufacturing process performance and risk mitigation.
• Participates in review process for customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in manufacturing process and quality plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technician in Mechatronic, Electromechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in processes on production lines and/or maintenance.
• Experience in DC electric motor manufacturing.
• Experience with winding machines (1 and 2 flyers), preferably brands such as Odawara, Otta-matic, and Globe 8000 (this is a plus).
• Experience adjusting terminal crimping machines (Amp, Molex) (a plus).
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic presses (a plus).
• Ability to perform adjustments and model changeovers on production equipment and functional testing (the latter desirable).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), PanelView.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, AutoCAD/Inventor, Visual Basic .NET, and computer interface cards (National Instruments), or willingness to learn in the area of electrical test support.
• Ability to troubleshoot setup issues and prevent their recurrence.
• Knowledge of industrial electronics (desirable).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, TPM, Kaizen, the 7 wastes, SPC, DMAIC (desirable).
• Technical English for reading manuals and procedures.

Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.