Senior Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift - Starting at USD 28.01 (hourly) + USD 2 Shift Premium

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

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician at the Portage, MI facility to independently support equipment, drive process development, and lead 6S in the plant. You will work with engineering and operations on upgrades, tooling, and new technologies while training staff and assisting with validation and PPAPs.

The role requires a High School or GED, 2+ years of controls experience, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley, PLCs, and SQL.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Proficiency with calibrated devices and reading detailed mechanical prints.
• Minimum 2+ years of controls experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Python is preferred.
• Technical understanding of assembly processes, SQL.
• Journeyman certification in industrial maintenance; PLC and HMI/SCADA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Document safety and lead 6S improvements in plant areas.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on upgrades and new equipment purchases.
• Document results of projects and share analyses with team.
• Work with vendors on tooling and process improvements for existing or new applications.
• Specify tooling and guide orders for tooling sustainment.
• Design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on the production floor.
• Train employees on fabrication processes and test results as needed.
• Support daily production via troubleshooting and equipment tooling/operation guidance.
• Assist in validation activities including equipment qualifications, process validations, and PPAPs.

Skills

Calibrated devices

Mechanical prints

Controls experience

Manufacturing experience

Allan Bradley

Python

SQL

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Journeyman certification

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: Mon - Thursday 4:30PM - 02:30AM, Overtime as needed by business.

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 2 or more years' of controls experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years Manufacturing Experience, process development experience, controls experience
• Experience with Allan Bradley, Python

• Technical knowledge and understanding of assembly processes, SQL
• Journeyman certification in industrial maintenance, PLC experience, HMI/SCADA knowledge.

PHYSICAL/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• May involve prolonged periods of stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and/or crawling as appropriate.
• May be required to move equipment up to 50 pounds, reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities.
• Coordination of eye, hand, and/or foot movement with an ability to grasp by hand and meet cognitive demands to include visual and auditory discrimination/memory, reading ability, and memory retention ability.
• Requires use of safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear and other PPE in designated areas.

USN: $28.01 - $38.75 USD Hourly + USD 2 Shift premium