Manufacturing Engineering Technician

INFICON; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

INFICON is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves and tooling used in production. You will review mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and help fabricate shadow boards, racks, and assembly tables.

The role requires an associate degree in Engineering or related experience, 1-3 years in manufacturing, and GD&T and CAD familiarity. You will work on ISO 9001 environments, follow instructions, and collaborate with a team on a fast-paced line.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent engineering/ machining experience.
• 1-3 years as a manufacturing technician or related manufacturing role preferred.
• Experience in process engineering skills and manufacturing process development.
• GD&T knowledge required; CAD experience a plus.
• Experience with CAD software and ability to decipher electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge of precision measuring tools and statistical analysis aids.
• ISO 9001 experience advantageous.
• Strong technical background; able to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; able to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA, flow charts, and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves and tooling used in production.
• Review hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and schematics to troubleshoot test setups and equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble shadow boards, racks, and assembly tables.
• Disassemble hydraulic valves for troubleshooting.
• Perform time and constraint analysis studies.
• Place equipment purchase orders in SAP; training provided.
• Update documentation in Q-Pulse; training provided.
• Mentor others on processes and proper test/assembly setups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Fluid power

GD&T knowledge

Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schem

Precision measuring tools

Statistical analysis

ISO 9001 experience

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

APQP

FMEA

Flow charts

Control plans

SAP

Q-Pulse

Job description

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves and tooling used in production including but not limited to two hand sensors, liquid dispensing equipment, pneumatic stamping equipment.
• Review hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and schematics to troubleshoot test setups and equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble shadow boards, racks, and assembly tables.
• Disassemble hydraulic valves in an effective and safe manner for troubleshooting.
• Perform time and constraint analysis studies.
• Place equipment PO’s in SAP software. Training will be provided.
• Update documentation in Q-Pulse. Training will be provided.
• Mentor others in the importance of processes and proper test/assembly setups.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practice.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Two years associate degree in Engineering and/or applicable experience in machining, tool design and engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience working as a manufacturing technician or in a related manufacturing role, preferred.
• Experience in process engineering skill sets.
  • APQP, FMEA, Flow Charts, Control Plans.
• Experience in developing manufacturing processes, including assembly and test procedures used in production environment.
• Fluid power knowledge a plus.
• Must have GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with CAD software a plus.
• Must be able to decipher electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge of precision measuring tools and statistical analysis a plus.
• Previous experience in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.
• Must have a strong technical background.
• Work well independently and in team settings.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well in a fast-paced, high-impact setting where priorities can shift quickly.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to oil and Loctite.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be spending a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor. The employee for this position will also be spending some time in an office setting. The noise levels in both environments are moderate. Lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted may be required.

Additional Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

The standard schedule for this position is 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday- Friday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans