Sr. Engineering Technician

The Judge Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a technically skilled professional to plan and run experiments, operate production floor equipment, and monitor processes for quality and compliance. You will collect data, summarize findings for supervisors, and write clear memos and process revisions.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills and a background in NPI processes. Candidates should have a strong foundation in engineering technology or related fields, with substantial manufacturing experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years’ experience or alternative qualifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (8+ years for technical paths) or 12+ years with HS diploma.
• Strong data entry and word processing skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical reports and process specifications.
• Ability to write clear memos and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor.
• Run equipment on the production floor to support development operations.
• Hand and eye coordination for inspection under magnification, microscope or magnifier.
• Collect and summarize data for supervisor.
• Identify and solve manufacturing problems with limited supervisor assistance.
• Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions.
• Monitor process for compliance with process specs and report discrepancies.
• May handle hazardous waste.

Skills

Experiment planning

Data collection & analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Verbal communication

NPI background

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years experience

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or related field + 8+ years experience

High School Diploma + 12+ years experience

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Basic electricity and electronics

Production machinery operation

Job description

• Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor.
• Run equipment as necessary on the production floor to support development operations
• Hand and eye coordination for inspection under magnification, microscope or magnifier
• Collect and summarize data for supervisor.
• Identify and solve manufacturing problems with limited supervisor assistance.
• Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions.
• Monitor process for compliance with process specs and report discrepancies.
• May handle hazardous waste.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years’ experience, Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or other related technological field of study and 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; or High School Diploma with 12+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Computer skills: Able to perform simple data entry and use word processor software.
• Math skills: working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, power & roots, decimals and fractions, algebra and basic statistics.
• Verbal/communication: able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence.
• Able to write clear and understandable memos and procedures.
• NPI Background

Technical Skills

• Able to use or learn the use of basic laboratory test equipment and to train others to its use.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity, electronics and circuits.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to understand the detailed operation of production machines.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting and ability to obtain expertise in the production of electronic components.