Manufacturing Process Technician - Efficiency & Quality

Novanta Corporation; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. The role involves supporting production with maintenance, troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

You will conduct tests, validate processes, and train staff on new equipment and processes, while maintaining thorough manufacturing documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and methodologies.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; enjoys challenges.
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Trustworthy and able to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Conduct equipment maintenance and troubleshoot; provide technical support to production teams.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct tests and experiments to validate processes.
• Train production staff on new processes and equipment; develop and maintain manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Quality experience

Read schematics

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team player

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. The role involves supporting production with maintenance, troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

You will conduct tests, validate processes, and train staff on new equipment and processes, while maintaining thorough manufacturing documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.