Automation & Process Improvement Technician

Wabtec Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wabtec location in Jackson, TN is seeking qualified individuals for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician role. The ideal candidate will approach day to day work with a world class attitude while interacting with team members from other departments.

This role requires expertise in technical processes and procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments, often leading others and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Welding: Arc, MIG, and TIG on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Machining using typical machine shop tools (Lathes, mills, grinders).
• Plant layout and production flow.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as TPM, WCM.
• Creating and modifying procedures, work instructions, and job hazard analyses.
• Involvement with capital projects aimed at safety incident reduction, quality rate improvement, and downtime reduction.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and environmentally friendly culture.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Develop new product tooling.
• Lead and support automation projects including robotic systems, automated material handling, machine integration, and process controls.
• Apply PLC knowledge to troubleshoot, support, and improve automated manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Controls personnel to support PLC-based manufacturing equipment and automation initiatives.
• Participate in capital equipment projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation, and startup activities.
• Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and workflow analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams during new product launches to establish efficient and repeatable manufacturing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Root cause analysis

Kaizen

PDCA

MES

PLC programming

Drafting/Modeling

Education

AAS in Mechanical Design

Tools

ACAD

Inventor

NX

PLC

Job description

The Wabtec location in Jackson, TN is seeking qualified individuals for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician role. The ideal candidate will approach day to day work with a world class attitude while interacting with team members from other departments.

This role requires expertise in technical processes and procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments, often leading others and driving improvements.