Senior Process Technician - Assembly & Troubleshooting

Danfoss GmbH

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Danfoss Ames, IA is seeking a Lead Process Technician/Process Technician (1st shift) to lead the assembly cells from setup to testing, ensuring safe, efficient production of Gear pumps and motors. You will troubleshoot equipment, support process changes, implement poka-yokes, and collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance, Quality and other teams on shop floor improvements.

Requirements include an AA degree or technical training, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of quality tools,

Qualifications

  • AA degree or technical school certificate.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of quality and problem-solving tools (PPAP, PFMEA, 8D).
  • Computer skills (Office, PLC, test stands, CAD).
  • Familiarity with TPM and SMED techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment in the assembly process.
  • Provide line support and escalate manufacturing issues for safety and quality.
  • Troubleshoot daily issues and empower others with tools and SOPs.
  • Assist process changes and problem-solving on the shop floor.
  • Assist in implementing new processes and gathering data for improvements.
  • Help design and implement manufacturing controls such as Poka-Yokes.
  • Lead or assist on tactical implementation projects.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance, Controls, Calibration, and other teams.
  • Assist Quality team and cover some Quality Tech responsibilities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Quality tools (PPAP, PFMEA, 8D)
Microsoft Office
PLC knowledge
CAD modeling
TPM & SMED
Teamwork
Customer service mindset
Ability to read schematics
Diagnostic equipment use

Education

AA degree or Technical School certificate

Tools

PLC
CAD software

Job description

Danfoss Ames, IA is seeking a Lead Process Technician/Process Technician (1st shift) to lead the assembly cells from setup to testing, ensuring safe, efficient production of Gear pumps and motors. You will troubleshoot equipment, support process changes, implement poka-yokes, and collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance, Quality and other teams on shop floor improvements.

Requirements include an AA degree or technical training, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of quality tools,

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