Senior Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Starting at $28.01/hr

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician in Portage, MI to independently support equipment, drive safe day-to-day operations, and lead process improvements. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to implement upgrades, validate changes, and participate in equipment qualifications and PPAP processes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in controls, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, and strong mechanical/print-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Requires High School or GED and strong practical controls experience.
• Proficiency with calibrated devices and reading detailed mechanical prints.
• Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing controls or engineering technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and coverage for Stryker Medical Plant equipment.
• Lead 6S and safety improvements in area and plant-wide production.
• Collaborate with engineering/ops to specify upgrades and new equipment.

Skills

Calibration devices proficiency

Reading mechanical prints

Controls experience (3+ years)

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Python

SQL

Minitab

Welding/Fab

Job description

6:00AM - 2:30PM, Weekend Coverage as needed

What you will do:

As a Senior Engineering Technician you will be independently responsible for providing technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker Medical Plant. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day production and project execution as it relates to process development, equipment downtime, process improvements and equipment commissioning, as well as the following below:

• Document safety and actively lead 6S concerns within immediate area and plant-wide production area
• Work closely with engineering and operation teams to recommend, specify and implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment purchases
• Document results of all projects, providing in depth analysis on improvements and opportunities and communicates to team leader and team members as needed
• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications
• Specify tooling for new or existing processes, work closely with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment
• Consult and act as liaison of operations and engineering team with advanced operations to design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on production floor
• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspects/tests results and applicants, as needed
• Support Day-to-day production in operations via technical troubleshooting, problem solving and advising on equipment tooling, operation (PLC controlled custom equipment)
• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, PPAPs

1st Shift: Mon – Fri

6:00AM - 2:30PM, Weekend Coverage as needed

What you will do:

As a Senior Engineering Technician you will be independently responsible for providing technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker Medical Plant. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day production and project execution as it relates to process development, equipment downtime, process improvements and equipment commissioning, as well as the following below:

• Document safety and actively lead 6S concerns within immediate area and plant-wide production area
• Work closely with engineering and operation teams to recommend, specify and implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment purchases
• Document results of all projects, providing in depth analysis on improvements and opportunities and communicates to team leader and team members as needed
• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications
• Specify tooling for new or existing processes, work closely with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment
• Consult and act as liaison of operations and engineering team with advanced operations to design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on production floor
• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspects/tests results and applicants, as needed
• Support Day-to-day production in operations via technical troubleshooting, problem solving and advising on equipment tooling, operation (PLC controlled custom equipment)
• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, PPAPs

What you will need:

Required Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Proficiency in the use of calibrated devices and in the reading of detailed mechanical prints
• Minimum of 3 or more years' of controls experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of manufacturing, controls, maintenance, or engineering technician experience.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Operations teams on equipment improvements and manufacturing projects.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, validations, and process improvements.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Python, SQL, or Minitab.
• Welding, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing experience.

$28.01 - $38.75 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits. Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.