Engineering Technician III

Nelson Connects; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking an Engineering Technician III to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with product specs and quality standards.

You will support high level assembly and molding systems, automate and manual, and drive improvements to production methods while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a technician in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment.
• ISO9001 or ISO 13485 preferred.
• Automated and semi-automated assembly processes a must.
• Experience with tightly controlled and defined process steps necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supports Engineering; builds automated equipment in accordance with design specifications.
• Supports Engineering; performs validation of equipment to support internal and external customer.
• Supports Production; ensures seamless operation of complex equipment within validated state and production targets.
• Acts as subject matter expert for operation and adjustment of production equipment.
• Recommends and implements process improvements and corrective actions to include design changes, automation, and equipment improvements.
• Provides technical support for the continual improvement of operation and products, with emphasis on improving competitive advantage and determining appropriate applications of the latest technology that supports that strategic plan.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and fabricates production equipment; welding, cutting, assembly.
• Creates clear and concise standard work instructions appropriate for the end user.
• Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and provides solutions for problems that adversely affect costs, operator safety, productivity, and quality.
• Provides support for other departments as needed.
• Recommends and tests various machinery and equipment for improved manufacturing methods.
• Documents custom equipment and modifications.
• Ensure installation and qualification of standard and custom equipment.
• Implements permanent corrective actions and updates associated processes accordingly.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

manufacturing optimization

troubleshooting

automation

PLC

CNC

mechanical assembly

electrical systems

hand tools

clear work instructions

communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

IQMS

Acrobat

CAD

Job description

You are an Engineering Technician III developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specification and quality standards. You recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and control. Supporting high level assembly and molding systems both automated and manual.

This position pays: $30 – $41/hour DOE

Schedule: Monday – Friday 11pm – 7:30am

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

What you will be doing:

• Supports Engineering; builds automated equipment in accordance with design specifications.
• Supports Engineering; performs validation of equipment to support internal and external customer.
• Supports Production; ensures seamless operation of complex equipment within validated state and production targets.
• Acts as subject matter expert for operation and adjustment of production equipment.
• Recommends and implements process improvements and corrective actions to include design changes, automation, and equipment improvements.
• Provides technical support for the continual improvement of operation and products, with emphasis on improving competitive advantage and determining appropriate applications of the latest technology that supports that strategic plan.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and fabricates production equipment; welding, cutting, assembly.
• Creates clear and concise standard work instructions appropriate for the end user.
• Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and provides solutions for problems that adversely affect costs, operator safety, productivity, and quality.
• Provides support for other departments as needed.
• Recommends and tests various machinery and equipment for improved manufacturing methods.
• Documents custom equipment and modifications.
• Ensure installation and qualification of standard and custom equipment.
• Implements permanent corrective actions and updates associated processes accordingly.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a technician in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment
• ISO9001 or ISO 13485 preferred
• Automated and semi-automated assembly processes a must
• Experience with tightly controlled and defined process steps necessary
• Responsible for the maintenance, setup and adjustment of:
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Highly mechanical assembly systems and aides
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• PLC and CNC controlled equipment
• Decoration systems utilizing inks and other media
• Must be able to utilize any number of handheld tools, including, but not limited to:
• Wrenches/Sockets
• Screw Drivers/Allen Wrenches
• Multimeters/Ammeters
• Wire strippers
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with equipment and tools. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• PLC troubleshooting
• Relay logic
• Mechanical system analysis
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, customers and all vendors.
• Must have strong computer skills to include the knowledge of a variety of computer software applications to include MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IQMS, Acrobat, CAD, etc.
• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer

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