MC Manufacturing Engineering Technician

BraunAbility Americas; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BraunAbility Americas in Mount Carmel, IL seeks a hands-on manufacturing support specialist to program, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment. You will work with Engineering and Operations to move concepts into production, create standard work, and participate in continuous improvement projects.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in manufacturing; technical training in Manufacturing Technology is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2+ years in manufacturing preferred.
• Technical degree, certification, or coursework in Manufacturing Technology/Engineering Technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of tooling and production equipment.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Support process validation and new/changed manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, waste elimination.
• Train production employees on new equipment, processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Support launches, process changes, engineering trials, and equipment runoff.
• Document issues and communicate findings to engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Assist with CNC manufacturing support and CAD/CAM software learning to support CNC programming.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Power Tools

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Learning New Technologies

Reading Engineering Drawings

Robotics/CNC/CAD-CAM Exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Training/Certificate in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

CNC Equipment

Robotics/Automation Equipment

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment. Diagnose and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and support production needs. Communicate with Engineers and Operations to support activities from concept development through production implementation. Assist in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment. Create, update, and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures. Assist with process validation activities and support the successful implementation of new or changed manufacturing processes. Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and waste elimination. Train production employees on new equipment, processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions. Support production launches, process changes, engineering trials, and equipment runoff activities. Collect information, document issues, and communicate findings to engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams. Assist with CNC manufacturing support and demonstrate a willingness to learn CAD/CAM software to help support CNC programming activities. Follow all company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working directly with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to safely use power tools, hand tools, and manufacturing equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause thinking skills.
• Team player with the ability to work well with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations personnel.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, equipment, software, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical documentation, and basic engineering drawings preferred.
• Experience with robotics, automation, CNC equipment, CAD/CAM software, or manufacturing process improvement is beneficial.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. A combination of education, technical training, and/or relevant work experience equivalent to two (2) years will also be considered. Technical degree, certification, or coursework in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Robotics, CNC Machining, or a related field is a plus.

BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For over 50 years BraunAbility products have been changing the lives of people with physical disabilities. We invite you to explore employment opportunities and be a part of what we do!