Manufacturing Engineer Tech

Hendrickson; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH is seeking a skilled maintenance/automation technician to develop programs and parameters for production processes, including fabricating and machining systems, tooling design, assembly and rebuild.

The role involves repairing and rebuilding equipment within the VTG building and supporting maintenance activities across the plant. A 3–5 year background with related technical education is preferred, with hands-on capability in robotics and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience; associate degree in related field desirable.
• Experience and demonstrated capability in Hendrickson manufacturing operations can offset degree preference.

Responsibilities

• Assemble automatic and manual machining fixtures and tooling.
• Repair equipment and facilities in the Canton CBU facility.
• Build components from hand sketches, prints, or verbal instruction.
• Build, install, and debug electrical panels, enclosures, and equipment.
• Operate outside established procedures where required.
• Identify areas for tooling, cleanliness, sequences or forming improvements to boost throughput or quality.
• Develop process documentation and systems to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the development of quality systems for new products and processes.
• Assist in daily troubleshooting of robotic or tooling problems.
• Support maintenance area for plant/building.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Robotic programming

Electrical maintenance

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Position Purpose

Develop programs and parameters for production processes including fabricating and machining systems; tooling design, assembly and rebuild; and development support. This will include maintenance responsibilities for repairing and rebuilding equipment that is part of the Vehicle Technology Group (VTG) building.

Essential Functions

• Assemble the automatic and manually operated machining fixtures and tooling.
• Responsible for repair of equipment and facilities in the Canton CBU facility
• Build components from hand sketches, prints or verbal instruction.
• Build, install, and debug electrical panels, enclosures, and equipment.
• Responsible for operations and skills outside of established procedures
• Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency can be improved to increase throughput or product quality.
• Develop process documentation and systems to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the development of quality systems for new products and processes.
• Assist in the daily troubleshooting of robotic or tooling problems.
• Assist with maintenance area for plant/building.

Education and Training

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience; associates degree in related field is highly desirable.
• Experience and demonstration of capability in Hendrickson manufacturing operation can offset degree preference.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent demonstrated mechanical ability required.
• Ability to read and create blueprints.
• Robotic and/or PLC programming experience required.
• Electrical maintenance background required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time

Environmental Conditions

• Office environment
• Manufacturing environment

Behavioral Traits

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Effective oral and written skills mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Motivated / Self-Starter

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law., We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.