Manufacturing Engineering Technician I/II - Night Shift

Hendrickson; Navarre (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Navarre, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support and improve automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and driving quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will work with engineers and maintenance to run, maintain, and optimize FANUC robotics and related equipment, design improvements with Creo/AutoCAD, and lead small engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of related field experience.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot through PLC programs; robotics programming experience (FANUC a plus).
• CAD software experience with 3D modeling (Creo or AutoCAD).
• Welding or Machining knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation equipment in designated process areas.
• Assist in new equipment installations.
• Operate and maintain FANUC robotics and welding robots.
• Collaborate with Plant Controls Engineer to troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs.
• Lead improvement projects to increase throughput and quality.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to diagnose root causes and implement fixes.
• Design basic machine/layout improvements using Creo and AutoCAD.
• Work with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support creation/update of procedures and docs (WI, TPMs, PMs, 5S).

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

CAD modeling

Microsoft Office

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician plays a hands-on role in supporting and improving automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This position is ideal for a skilled problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting challenges and driving improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Manage Automation equipment in designated process areas.
• Assist in new equipment installations.
• Operate, maintain, and teach FANUC material handling, welding robots or related equipment.
• Collaborate with the Plant Controls Engineer to use PLC and HMI programs to troubleshoot and improve the processes.
• Lead engineering projects that support continuous improvements, increase throughput, or improve product quality of our processes.
• Work with outside vendors to solve problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Use Creo and AutoCAD modeling systems to design basic machine and layout improvements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot equipment mechanically and electrically.
• Support procedure and documentation creation/updates (WI, TPMs, PMs, 5S, ...)

Education and Training

• Associates Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years' experience in related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and troubleshoot through use of PLC programs.
• Must have robotic programming experience. FANUC a plus
• Basic understanding and exposure to 3D modeling and drawing using CAD software
• Welding or Machining knowledge is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and project organization abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Exhibit strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp
• Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching
• Occasional forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs including machine parts, parts boxes, equipment, and tool bag.
• Able to cover different shifts or work a weekend based on production overtime needs or engineering/maintenance projects

Travel

Minimal, depending on project or training needs.

Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Manufacturing.
• Lighting: Adequate.
• Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled.
• Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
• Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view
• Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
• Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

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.