Mfg. Support Engineer - Test, Automation & Instrumentation

Conax Technologies; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Conax Technologies seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Support Engineer to support manufacturing, testing, calibration, and automation for high-temperature thermocouples, RTDs, and electrical harnesses. You will work with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and lab teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with standards.

The role involves developing software to automate processes, troubleshooting automated test equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement across production and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting manufacturing, testing, lab, automation, instrumentation, or related engineering activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and/or software systems.
• Hands-on work in manufacturing/lab environments to troubleshoot equipment/process level issues.

Mansioni

• Support operation, troubleshooting, improvement, and maintenance of high-temperature instrument production and calibration testing databases.
• Develop, maintain, and improve calibration and test processes per IEC, ASTM, IEC/ISO17025 or AMS2750 standards.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, electrical systems, software, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program, configure, and maintain manual and automated cable/harness testers; develop test programs and reports.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, test procedures, software documentation, and equipment records.
• Assist with equipment qualification, calibration, PM, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives around automation, test efficiency, quality, and safety.

Conoscenze

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Software programming

LabVIEW

Python

C#

SQL

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering

Strumenti

VB/VBA

LabVIEW

PLC/Controllers

Data acquisition systems

Automation equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Support Engineer to support manufacturing, testing, calibration, and automation activities for high-temperature thermocouples (T/C), resistive temperature detectors (RTD), and electrical harnesses.This role will work closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and laboratory personnel to ensure test and production equipment is reliable, accurate, and capable of meeting customer and quality requirements. A significant portion of the role will involve supporting a high-temperature instrument calibration lab operating, integrating and troubleshooting automated electrical test equipment, and developing software used to automate manufacturing and testing processes.The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, working with equipment and people, and writing software to make manufacturing and testing processes more efficient and repeatable.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the operation, troubleshooting, improvement, and maintenance of a high-temperature instrument production and calibration testing databases.Develop, maintain, and improve calibration and test processes in accordance with IEC, ASTM, IEC/ISO17025, or AMS2750 standards, including measurement accuracy, traceability, documentation, and uncertainty considerations.Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, electrical systems, software, and automated manufacturing equipment.Support the integration of automation equipment, instrumentation, PLCs/controllers, data acquisition systems, and production test systems.Program, configure, and maintain manual and automated electrical cable/harness testers, including development and modification of test programs and reports.Develop and maintain applications, scripts, and interfaces used for manufacturing and lab operations.Create, train and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, test procedures, software documentation, and equipment records.Support root-cause/corrective actions related to manufacturing, testing, calibration, and equipment performance.Work with Product, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure test processes meet applicable specifications and quality requirements.Assist with equipment qualification, calibration, PM, and troubleshooting.Participate in continuous improvement and capitol initiatives involving automation, test efficiency, quality, safety, and manufacturing processes.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering3-5-years of experience supporting manufacturing, testing, lab, automation, instrumentation, or related engineering activities.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and/or software systems.Ability to work hands-on with manufacturing and lab environments to troubleshoot problems at the equipment/process level.Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and support new software and test systems.Ability to work effectively with manufacturing operators, technicians, engineers, quality personnel, and lab personnelHighly Preferred QualificationsProgramming experience with VB/VBA, LabView, Python, C# and/or SQL.Experience programming or supporting manual and automated electrical testers.Experience integrating automated manufacturing and test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or industrial automation.Experience working with thermocouples, RTDs, temperature measurement, or other sensors, including high-temperature calibration or test systems.Familiarity with IEC, ASTM, IEC/ISO17025, and AMS2750 lab requirements.What Success Looks LikeSuccess means becoming a technical resource that manufacturing and lab personnel can rely on when equipment, software, testing, or processes don't work as expected.The successful candidate will:Keep critical test and calibration equipment operational and reliable.Develop and maintain robust automated test solutions.Improve the speed, accuracy, and repeatability of manufacturing and testing processes.Ensure calibration and measurement activities remain technically sound and compliant with applicable requirements.Turn manual or inefficient processes into practical automated solutions.Use manufacturing and test data to identify and solve problems.Work comfortably across the boundaries of engineering, manufacturing, automation, software, and metrology.Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data.We are unable to accept candidates needing sponsorship.Salary ranges for this role are based on the job’s location and may be adjusted according to a candidate’s experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual expertise and contributions.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.Work EnvironmentThis is a hands-on engineering position with regular interaction with manufacturing and lab operations. The engineer should be comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor and in the calibration/test lab, working directly with equipment and personnel rather than being exclusively office-based.The position may involve working around high-temperature equipment, electrical test equipment, instrumentation, machinery, and production environments. Appropriate training and safety procedures will be provided.Preferred Candidate ProfileWe are especially interested in candidates who have a combination of engineering fundamentals, programming ability, instrumentation/test experience, and practical troubleshooting skills.The ability to bridge hardware, software, manufacturing, and measurement is highly valued in this role.