Engineering Technician

Cardinal Staffing Services; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical benefits

Electronic weekly pay

Job support

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking an Engineering Technician for a Toledo, OH automotive manufacturing facility. The role provides engineering support to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and drives continuous improvement of processes.

The position is 2nd shift (4 PM–12 AM) with overtime expected. Starting pay rate is $35.30 per hour. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with automation equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with automation equipment is a plus.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to multitask under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed to meet tasks.
• Travel may be required (<5%).
• Further technical education in related field encouraged for growth.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots assembly equipment and components to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall-to-wall technical support to assembly equipment and test machines.
• Identifies and implements engineering improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve cycle times.
• Works with maintenance/engineering to facilitate equipment repairs.
• Supports cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Daily collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Operations, and Program Management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation experience

Planning & organization

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Overtime flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng.

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is hiring for an Engineering Technician for a well-known automotive manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH! The Engineering Technician will be responsible for providing engineering support to meet operational needs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. This includes the implementation of new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement of current processes.

Schedule: 2nd Shift 4PM to 12AM (start and end times could fluctuate slightly based on customer need, including weekends) and overtime is to be expected. Starting Pay Rate:$35.30 per hour to start

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall to wall technical support to all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines: dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment.
• Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projects associated with reoccurring equipment downtime, station cycle time improvements, assembly first time through issues - both proactive and reactive quality and safety concerns.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance and engineering to facilitate equipment/machine repairs.
• Support "Core Teams" and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as required.
• Work daily within a cross functional team (Engineering, Quality, Materials, Operations, Program Management) to achieve plant goals and accomplish day to day tasks.
• Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications – Components, Assemblies, Tooling.
• Support and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Typical Requirements

• Strong technical/troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.
• Experience with automation equipment and processes is a plus.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks required to simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to work overtime when needed to complete required tasks or provide support.
• Travel may be required (< 5%).
• Additional formal education in technical field will be encouraged to expand capabilities and to prepare for future opportunities within organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in mechanical engineering.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding an opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
• Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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