Applications Technician I

Specialty Coating Systems; Johnstown, Town of Liberty (Cambria County, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated engineer to manage and optimize processes involving advanced masking and demasking techniques. This role involves leading engineering trials, creating instructional materials, and supporting production teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of projects and processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related engineering field.
• Ability to interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering runs and trials on customer parts.
• Facilitate training and support process transfers.
• Perform failure analysis and formulate solutions.

Skills

Engineering Management

Problem Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mathematical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Certificate

Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Laboratory Equipment

Lasers

Auto-Maskers

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages all aspects of performing engineering runs and trials on customer parts.
2. Explores and integrates new mask materials, tooling, and unique processing to ensure successful mask/demask operations.
3. Creates technician-based tutorials for customer products and instructions for general or critical process methods.
4. May travel to other SCS locations to assist in employee training and support process transfers.
5. Facilitates the creation and management of standard tool and material lists, process techniques, and guidelines to support consistent processing and operator skills.
6. Performs failure and problem analysis, and formulates solutions to specific and systematic challenges.
7. Assists other engineers with special projects requiring masking and demasking knowledge.
8. Manages special projects, tests, evaluations, and investigations, and creates reports and summaries of work.
9. Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.
10. Operates advanced tools such as lasers, auto-maskers, and other support equipment for process facilitation.
11. May assist in other areas or perform additional duties as required by business needs.
12. Approves Certificates of Compliance.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership to production operators and fosters a learning and teaching culture.
2. Demonstrates professionalism and self-accountability.
3. Manages projects and tasks with minimal oversight.
4. Assists with cost-saving initiatives.
5. Supports production in meeting deadlines when additional help is needed.
6. Supports other engineers with special masking and demasking projects.
7. Adheres to safety policies.
8. May assist in other areas or perform additional duties based on business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma with 2+ years of related experience, or a one-year college or technical school certificate, or equivalent experience. All requirements must be met or achieved post-training.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Ability to interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
• Proficiency in basic math, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations, and ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in various formats.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional interaction with customers.

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