Fabrication Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks a Fabrication Engineer to support manufacturing schedules, process development, validation activities, and product builds in Peoria, IL. The role involves hands-on fabrication, fixture development, BOM support, and SOP creation.

You will work with CNC processes, CAD/SolidWorks tooling, and a Six Sigma Green Belt mindset to improve processes and ensure quality. Travel to client sites is expected up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, or production operations.
• Machinist or welding certification, B.S. in Engineering, technical degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and CNC processes.

Responsibilities

• Support various CNC processes for product build requirements.
• Read, develop, and interpret mechanical diagrams for complex fixtures and system drawings.
• Collaborate with the automation team during the qualification of automated systems.
• Support the development of hardware for automation solutions, including End-of-Arm tooling and fixtures.
• Support the development of Bills of Materials for product builds.
• Develop SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and service manuals.
• Train technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.
• Complete product builds using power tools and measuring equipment.
• Perform fabrication activities: Welding, Tear Down, Reverse Engineering, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic repairs.
• Travel approximately 15% to client locations for system integration activities.

Skills

Fabrication

Manufacturing

Machining

Welding

CNC processes

Six Sigma Green Belt

Welding certification

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Fabrication Engineer with experience in fabrication, manufacturing, machining, welding, and production operations. The candidate will support manufacturing schedules, process development, validation activities, and product builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support various CNC processes for product build requirements.
• Read, develop, and interpret mechanical diagrams for complex fixtures and system drawings.
• Collaborate with the automation team during the qualification of automated systems.
• Support the development of hardware for automation solutions, including End-of-Arm (EOA) tooling and fixtures.
• Support the development of Bills of Materials (BOM) for product builds.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and service repair manuals.
• Train technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.
• Complete product builds using power tools and measuring equipment.
• Perform fabrication activities, including:
  • Welding
  • Tear Down
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Hydraulic Repairs
  • Pneumatic Repairs
• Travel approximately 15% to client locations for system integration activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, or production operations.
• Machinist or welding certification, B.S. in Engineering, technical degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and CNC processes.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to program CNC machines.
• CAD and SolidWorks proficiency.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Welding certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.