NPI (New Product Introduction) Technician

Sonya M. Recruiting; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruiting agency is looking for an NPI Technician in Reading, PA. The individual will assist the Engineering Team in designing and creating prototypes for electrical control and power distribution panels. Responsibilities include building prototypes, creating documentation, and resolving NPI problems. The position requires a flexible, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SOLIDWORKS. This 6-month contract-to-hire role offers a salary of $18.00 - $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Flexibility to juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and document the prototypes from minimal documentation.
• Assist Engineering in the creation and design of new panels.
• Provide monthly reports on quality issues found in NPI.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in SOLIDWORKS PDM

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job NPI (New Product Introduction) Technician

The individual will be responsible for aiding the Engineering Team in the design and creation of new electrical industrial control and power distribution low voltage panels - prototypes.

Shift Timings: M-F 7am to 3:30pm

Contract: 6 months Contract to Hire

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 hr

Responsibilities:

• Build and document the prototypes, sometimes from preliminary and/or minimal documentation.
• Create wire list documentation, including selection of wire terminals and tooling.
• Assist Engineering in the process of creation and design of new panels.
• Review daily NPI Problems and resolve any issues with the prototypes.
• Problem panel layout and harness routing resolutions.
• Provide monthly report to recipients for analysis of quality issues found in NPI.
• Assist in maintenance and inventory of tools used in NPI (i.e., Torque Tools, etc.).
• Help with Verification, Inspection and Testing of panels.
• Other activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience a plus.
• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics or equivalent.

Working Environment

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with employees and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SyteLine & SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Able to read and understand Electrical Schematics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Assist Engineering with documenting any changes in ERP system.
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused.
• Flexibility to juggle multiple projects.
• Follow 6S practices daily.

Essential Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is work which requires the following physical activities: reaching, sifting, twisting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Office work use of computer. Alternating sit and stand positions.