Equipment Technician

Knowles Corporation; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in the Philippines seeks an Equipment Technician to join the Production Engineering Team, focusing on reliability and continuous improvement of production equipment and facilities.

The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production to resolve issues, with opportunities to implement improvements and train operators. It requires relevant technical education and at least two years’ manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a vocational technical course or engineering degree.
• Minimum two years’ experience as an Equipment Technician in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, alter, modify and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and electronic production equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve equipment and facility concerns.
• Install, set up and support new equipment and facility improvements.
• Assist in assembly, testing, operation and maintenance of company equipment.
• Conduct inspections, identify issues and perform repairs and replacements.

Skills

Production Line Ops

Mechanical Assembly

Assembly Inspection

Preventive Maintenance

Quality Tools

Microscope & Soldering

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Vocational Technical Course

Engineering degree

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Equipment Technician to join our Production Engineering Team and play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our production equipment and facilities.Key Responsibilities

As an Equipment Technician, you will:

• Perform maintenance, repair, alteration, modification, and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and electronic production equipment.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to resolve equipment and facility-related concerns.
• Install, set up, and support new equipment and facility improvements.
• Assist in the assembly, testing, operation, and maintenance of company equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify equipment issues and perform necessary repairs and replacements.
• Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read, interpret, and utilize technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and equipment history files.
• Monitor and control inventory of tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Fabricate engineering spare parts as required.
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to enhance productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through effective utilization of materials and resources.
• Provide technical assistance and on-the-job training to operators and production personnel when needed.
• Communicate equipment performance issues and improvement opportunities to Equipment Engineers and management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Equipment Engineer or Equipment Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Vocational Technical Course; or
• Graduate of any Engineering degree program.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as an Equipment Technician in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates should possess the following:

Technical Knowledge

• Production Line Operations
• Mechanical Assembly
• Assembly Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Troubleshooting
• Basic Quality Tools
• Use of Microscope and Soldering Equipment
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation

Core Competencies

• High manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and continuous improvement orientation
• Flexible, dependable, and results-driven
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative team player
• High level of integrity, accountability, and reliability

Why Join Knowles?

At Knowles, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and develop your technical expertise within a global organization recognized for innovation, operational excellence, and quality. Join a team where your technical skills help drive manufacturing success and customer satisfaction.