Engineer Technician

Insight Global; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Engineering Technician in Youngstown, OH to provide hands-on engineering support in a high-volume roll forming and value-added manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and mechanical components, working closely with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Tooling, and Operations.

The role focuses on reducing downtime, improving OEE, supporting new product launches, and

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and electrical systems.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance or engineering technician background.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in a roll forming environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production equipment involving PLCs, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and mechanical components.
• Partner with maintenance personnel to diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures.
• Support production teams in reducing downtime and improving overall equipment effectiveness.
• Analyze recurring equipment and process issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement permanent solutions.
• Assist with process validation, SOPs, and tooling trials as needed.
• Support onboarding and launch of new products into production.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow safety policies.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Robotics

Mechanical components

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Job description

The Engineering Technician will provide hands-on technical support within a high-volume roll forming and value-added manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as a key resource for troubleshooting production equipment, improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product launches, and increasing equipment reliability. Working closely with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Tooling, and Operations, the Engineering Technician will diagnose complex equipment issues, minimize production downtime, and help implement permanent corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong industrial maintenance or engineering technician background with practical experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and mechanical components.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot production equipment involving PLC controls, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and mechanical components. Partner with maintenance personnel to diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures. Support production teams in reducing downtime and improving overall equipment effectiveness. Analyze recurring equipment and process issues and recommend corrective actions. Participate in root cause investigations and help implement permanent solutions. Work with Process Engineering to develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes. Assist with establishing process parameters and operating standards for roll forming and value-added manufacturing operations. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. Develop and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, process documentation, and troubleshooting guides. Assist with process validation and capability studies. Support the onboarding and launch of new products into production. Participate in tooling trials, process development, production startups, and manufacturing-readiness evaluations. Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, automation initiatives, and capital improvement projects. Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and production equipment. Maintain technical records, drawings, schematics, and process documentation. Identify equipment-related quality concerns and process variation. Participate in corrective and preventive actions related to internal and customer quality issues. Promote a safe work environment and follow all company safety policies.

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