Engineering Assistant

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipm Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support engineering operations through data collection, basic statistical analysis, external liaison, and SOP/documentation development during new equipment rollouts.

You will draft SOPs, train staff, coordinate with vendors, collect process data, and generate visual reports to help drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience in Engineering Tech/Technical Communications.
• 1–3 years in engineering, manufacturing, R&D, or technical support.
• Proven ability to translate complex procedures into SOPs and train operators.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors, contractors, and managing RFIs/submittal logs.

Responsibilities

• SOP Development & New System Training (25%). Draft clear SOPs, visual WIs, and training materials for new equipment and workflows.
• Translate vendor manuals and engineering requirements into shop-floor docs.
• Assist in developing training modules and hands-on sessions for operators and maintenance staff during rollouts.
• Track training completion and refine SOPs based on feedback and continuous improvement findings.
• External Entity, Contractor & Supplier Correspondence (25%). Serve as technical contact for external firms and coordinate exchange of specs, manuals, data, and submittals.
• Log, track, and follow up on RFIs, Change Orders, and vendor lead times.
• Data Collection & Field Logging (25%). Gather raw metrics from production equipment and testing setups; perform plant/lab walk-throughs to measure parameters.
• Implement data-entry standards to preserve data integrity and consistency.
• Basic Statistical Analysis, Visualization & Reporting (25%). Conduct descriptive/inferential analysis; create charts, dashboards, and graphical summaries for RCA and audits.

Skills

Technical Writing

Training

Data Analysis

External Coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Minitab

CAD

BI tools

Job description

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Full Time Professional Janesville, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1308

We are seeking an analytical Engineering Assistant to support engineering operations through technical data collection, basic statistical analysis, external partner liaison, and system documentation. In addition to data analysis and vendor coordination, you will draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assist in training plant personnel during the rollout of new equipment and process systems.

Key Responsibilities

• SOP Development & New System Training (25%)
  • Draft clear, concise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual Work Instructions (WIs), and training materials for newly commissioned equipment, testing setups, and engineering workflows.
  • Translate vendor technical manuals and engineering requirements into user-friendly shop-floor documentation.
  • Assist in developing training modules and conducting hands‑on training sessions for operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel during new system rollouts.
  • Track training completion logs and continuously refine SOPs based on operator feedback and continuous improvement findings.
• External Entity, Contractor & Supplier Correspondence (25%)
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for external engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and field contractors.
  • Coordinate the exchange of technical specifications, manuals, baseline testing data, and project submittals between internal engineering teams and external partners.
  • Log, track, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), Change Orders, engineering query logs, and vendor lead times.
• Data Collection & Field Logging (25%)
  • Gather raw mechanical, process, and performance metrics from production equipment, R&D testing setups, and quality logs.
  • Conduct structured plant/lab walk‑throughs to measure process parameters (temperature, pressure, yield, cycle times, continuous flow rates).
  • Implement strict data entry standards to preserve data integrity and consistency.
• Basic Statistical Analysis, Visualization & Reporting (25%)
  • Perform basic descriptive/inferential statistical analysis (mean, standard deviation, etc.) to evaluate process stability and detect drift.
  • Convert complex datasets into clear visual charts (histograms, scatter plots, control charts, Pareto diagrams, trend lines) and executive dashboards.
  • Assist in drafting graphical summaries for root‑cause analyses (RCA), supplier audits, and CapEx proposals.

Qualifications & Core Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 1–3 years in an engineering, manufacturing, R&D, or technical support role.
• Technical Writing & Training: Proven ability to translate complex engineering procedures into clean SOPs and train operators effectively.
• External Coordination: Experience in communication with external vendors, contractors, and managing RFI/submittal logs.

Software Tools: High proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets. Familiarity with Minitab, Cad, or basic BI tools is a plus.