CS Prototype Specialist

Festo; Maineville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks' vacation

Monthly plant-wide bonus

Hourly production bonus up to 5%

Job summary

Festo Corporation in Mason, OH, seeks a CS Prototype Specialist to support prototype builds and optimize production for a smooth transition to serial manufacturing. You will identify gaps, communicate issues across teams, and write standard operating procedures supporting efficient builds.

The role requires reading schematics, assembling prototypes, and collaborating with design engineers while adhering to quality standards. First shift, full-time in Production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Electrical education/knowledge preferred
• Internal Applicants Only with relevant Customer Solutions experience.
• Minimum experience 1 year in custom products assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to upload software to various systems.
• Proficient in MS office software, (excel, word, publisher).
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to keep performance standards at a high level. Performance is 'work quality and quantity, attitude, ability to work as a team member and communicating in a positive manner'. Work independently, be structured and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel on occasion as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, up to the duration of the scheduled shift (8 hours).
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pound

Responsibilities

• As a highly skilled Technician, you will work as an engineering support liaison for prototype builds in Mason, as well as assisting in production optimization.
• Your main objective is to successfully transition prototype builds from other facilities to serial production in Mason.
• Identifying gaps in processes and documentation.
• Clearly communicate issues from kickoff, through entire build process including testing.
• Report project status to various stakeholders.
• Write standard operating procedures and work instructions using various software programs.
• Compare BOM’s to schematics and assembly drawings to confirm accuracy and communicate discrepancies to engineering.
• Identify appropriate tooling/tools, jigs/fixtures required for efficient serial production.
• Build prototypes according to documentation provided, which may be incomplete.
• Record and communicate missing or inaccurate information from documentation to engineering.
• Confirm build complies with workmanship standards as well as any other customer/industry standards as required.
• Analyze production process steps and calculate standard production time by operation.
• Confirm/optimize quality check list, including torque charts, continuity checks, etc.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Manage and report status on open and upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with design engineers.
• Assist in harness build, design and support in creating construction documentation, fixturing, label lists, wire lists, etc.
• Any other tasks deemed appropriate by manager.

Skills

Read schematics

Read blueprints

Cross-functional teamwork

Stand for long hours

Lift 20 lbs

Self-motivated

Team orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical basics training

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Publisher)

SAP

Job description

Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.

CS Prototype Specialist

15240

Mason

Shift Full Time

Production

Festo Corporation

Shift: First

Summary Of Job Contents

As a highly skilled Technician, you will work as an engineering support liaison for prototype builds in Mason, as well as assisting in production optimization. Your main objective is to successfully transition prototype builds from other facilities to serial production in Mason. Identifying gaps in processes and documentation. Clearly communicate issues from kickoff, through entire build process including testing. Report project status to various stakeholders. Write standard operating procedures and work instructions using various software programs.

Key accountabilities

• Compare BOM’s to schematics and assembly drawings to confirm accuracy and communicate discrepancies to engineering.
• Identify appropriate tooling/tools, jigs/fixtures required for efficient serial production.
• Build prototypes according to documentation provided, which may be incomplete.
• Record and communicate missing or inaccurate information from documentation to engineering.
• Confirm build complies with workmanship standards as well as any other customer/industry standards as required.
• Analyze production process steps and calculate standard production time by operation.
• Confirm/optimize quality check list, including torque charts, continuity checks, etc.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Manage and report status on open and upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with design engineers.
• Assist in harness build, design and support in creating construction documentation, fixturing, label lists, wire lists, etc.
• Any other tasks deemed appropriate by manager.

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Electrical education/knowledge preferred
• Internal Applicants Only with relevant Customer Solutions experience.
• Minimum experience 1 year in custom products assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to upload software to various systems.
• Proficient in MS office software, (excel, word, publisher).
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to keep performance standards at a high level. Performance is "work quality and quantity, attitude, ability to work as a team member and communicating in a positive manner". Work independently, be structured and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel on occasion as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, up to the duration of the scheduled shift (8 hours).
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pound

Benefits

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Monthly bonus for all hourly employees based on plant wide goals
• Hourly Bonus - You can earn up to 5% of your base wages for the month based on the following:
  • 25% Individual Safety & Security
  • 35% Individual Attendance
  • 40% Department Performance

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Your Global Benefits At a Glance

• Diverse opportunities for your development
• A strong team by your side
• Freedom to drive your ideas forward
• Develop innovative solutions with real impact
• Be part of a global network – in a family-owned company

Attractive Compensation And Additional Benefits

We look forward to your application and to getting to know you!

Nearest Major Market:

Cincinnati