NC Programmer

ALIGN PRECISION; North Plains (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking an experienced engineer to perform research and engineering laboratory functions, analyze materials and processes, and support engineers with technical tasks.

You will gather data, prepare specifications, layouts, and reports, and operate test equipment to evaluate developmental parts and systems under simulated conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
• Attention to detail in testing, documentation and reports.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Follows safety requirements and maintains clean work areas.

Responsibilities

• Gather information to evaluate current work processes and determine flow, time, costs and duration.
• Develop strategies and programs to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Apply industrial engineering problem solving techniques to evaluate improvements.
• File reports regarding product problems and research technical issues.
• Manage and process customer orders; guide customers through solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Mathematics

Technical documentation

Electrical principles

Education

High school diploma + specialized training

Job description

Position Summary: Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the testing, analysis and evaluation of materials and processes. Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments. Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gather information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
• Develop strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.
• Apply various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
• File reports regarding product problems
• Research technical issues
• Manage and processing customer orders
• Walk customers through solutions
• Review product change requests
• Learn about product updates and new technologies
• Resolve escalated customer complaints without the need for team lead intervention
• Document troubleshooting and problem resolution steps
• Participate in providing training to customers as required
• Reliable and consistent attendance is essential to performing the duties and responsibilities of this position
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and Education:
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• High school degree or equivalent, plus specialized training
• Technical Skills:
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of customer specifications and requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
• Understand and obey safety requirements
• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris
• Physical Requirements:
• Extended screen time
• Long periods of sitting
• Potentially long hours

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel Required: N/A

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.