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

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Group in Portage, MI is seeking a manufacturing controls technician for 1st shift (Mon–Fri 6:00AM–2:30PM) with weekend coverage as needed. You will document safety, lead 6S, and collaborate with engineering to upgrade equipment and implement new tooling on the production floor.

The role requires 3+ years of controls experience, proficiency with calibrated devices and reading mechanical prints, and strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs; Python, SQL, or Minitab is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Proficiency with calibrated devices and reading detailed mechanical prints.
• Minimum 3+ years of controls experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years in manufacturing, controls, maintenance, or engineering technician experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Python, SQL, or Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Document safety and lead 6S in area and plant-wide production area.
• Work with engineering to upgrade equipment and specify new tooling.
• Document results of projects and provide in-depth analysis of improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors on tooling and process improvements.
• Specify tooling for new or existing processes and guide orders.
• Partner with operations to plan and implement new technology on the production floor.
• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspect results.
• Support day-to-day production with troubleshooting and technical advising on tooling/equipment.

Skills

Calibrated devices

Read mechanical prints

Controls experience

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Python

SQL

Minitab

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

1st Shift: Mon – Fri 6:00AM - 2:30PM, Weekend Coverage as needed

What you will do:

• 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.