Mechatronics Technician II - 3rd Shift

Phoenixcontact; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k matching

Generous time off package

Tuition assistance

On-site gym access

Job summary

Phoenixcontact is seeking a Mechatronics Technician II to enhance production performance through technical support and effective equipment management. In this role, you will modify and maintain essential electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate Degree in Mechatronics, possess significant experience in a production environment, and have skills in AutoCAD and quality standards.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience or 4 to 7 years without a degree.
• Experience in a production environment is essential.
• Knowledge of industry standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and optimizes equipment performance for production.
• Troubleshoots and repairs automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Coordinates machine enhancements and manages preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

AutoCAD

Understanding quality standards

Education

Associate Degree in Mechatronics or Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Mechatronics Technician II contributes to production performance and training, in addition to equipment management and implementation. Working with engineering and quality, supports the production team in achieving established targets and assures customer satisfaction. The Mechatronics Technician II will modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical production performance, training, and resources.
• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and optimizes machine performance for efficient production.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and interprets various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
• Understands quality standards and controls quality revisions and non-conformances.
• Coordinates machine enhancements, improvements, and development with machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Designs mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD and coordinates purchases from local tooling suppliers.
• Completes machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
• Establishes and maintains spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
• Establishes and manages preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Works closely with all manufacturing personnel and provides technical support.
• Understands department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy. Recommends improvements for material disposition and order sequencing.
• Follows necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
• Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement techniques to improve department targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field and 2 – 5 years of relevant work experience; Or 4 – 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other computer aided design program(s).
• Knowledge of Mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
• Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance or support.
• Readily handle and embrace change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
• Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
• Able to carry 20 pound/ 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
• Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
• Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
• Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 2 to 3 weeks.
• Regular and on-time attendance.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.