Sr. Design Technician - Testing, Product Improvements and Innovation Support;Manufacturing

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Design Technician to support engineering projects affecting capacity, productivity, quality, cost reduction and new product development. You will operate and adjust testing equipment and collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams across sites.

You will train technicians, develop test plans, and help define tests and setups. Proficiency with LabView, SolidWorks and CAD is preferred, as is strong communication and problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficient with moderately technical tools and lab equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates and adjusts testing equipment and analyzes results.
• Resolves routine and some complex process problems with guidance.
• Collaborates with engineers to support manufacturing and assembly needs.
• Trains technicians to basic standards and reviews work.
• Develops test plans and documents for project milestones.

Skills

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

2-year associate’s degree

Tools

LabView

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

The Senior Design Technician will support engineering projects impacting capacity, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and new product development. Performs multiple assignments of moderate to complex scope with minimal guidance from supervisor, engineers, technicians or detailed procedures. Will assess standard procedures or equipment for assignments. Will evaluate and analyze information to determine effect of proposed changes.

Will partner with internal stakeholders at each of Swagelok's manufacturing sites, providing support and problems solving in areas of expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates and adjusts moderate and advanced testing equipment
• Recognizes and resolves routine process and equipment problems and is capable of resolving more complex issues.
• Extracts engineering data from various sources and processes the data following typical engineering methods or procedures.
• May train and review the work of new technicians to basic standards
• Works with engineers to support daily manufacturing and assembly needs
• Supports department needs and duties in KPI’s, order cell, product returns, DPS’s, and projects.
• Creates and updates and/or interprets and defines moderately complex models, drawings and assemblies as required.
• Conducts, reviews, and/or defines moderately complex tests and set-ups.
• May assist with capital equipment justifications, procurement or quoting costs.
• Recommends solutions for standard problems (software, hardware, equipment, products, processes)
• Develop and/or analyze new or changed products/processes for basic effect on product definition
• Drafts plans for testing of concepts, design changes or project milestone completions to be reviewed by engineering or project leader
• Constructs product test apparatus, including process automation
• Presents information to others within and outside Swagelok on a fundamental level
• Trains technicians and non-technical associates. May review the work of other technicians. Can assist others through moderately complex tasks.
• Utilizes systems to perform duties and process changes to products/procedures.
• Serves as a resource for manufacturing and assembly operations as needed for specific product questions.

Experience / Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some technical courses or on the job training in related field.
• 3+ years of experience in related field
• Proficient user of moderately technical tools (LabView, SolidWorks, Cad)
• Recognized as resource in areas of expertise
• Demonstrated understanding of product applications in the lab environment
• Demonstrates proficient communication, programming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong abilities in the use of moderately technical tools and lab equipment and instrumentation (Equipment may vary based on department)
• Good computer and typical office software skills (SolidWorks & Microsoft applications)
• Strong written communication skills

Preferred

• 2-year associate’s degree in related field (mechanical engineering technology, CAD or other technical fields) or equivalent work experience
• Moderate understanding of Swagelok product applications
• Moderate understanding of computer programming (LabView)

Critical Competencies

• Organizational Awareness
• Service Orientation
• Influence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Achievement
• Initiative

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.