Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Night shift

Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

Hendrickson is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric, and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle and brake systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; bumpers; and components to the global commercial transportation industry.

Position Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician plays a hands-on role in supporting and improving automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This position is ideal for a skilled problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting challenges and driving improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Essential Functions:

Manage Automation equipment in designated process areas.
Assist in new equipment installations.
Operate, maintain, and teach FANUC material handling, welding robots or related equipment.
Collaborate with the Plant Controls Engineer to use PLC and HMI programs to troubleshoot and improve the processes.
Lead engineering projects that support continuous improvements, increase throughput, or improve product quality of our processes.
Work with outside vendors to solve problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
Use Creo and AutoCAD modeling systems to design basic machine and layout improvements.
Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot equipment mechanically and electrically.
Support procedure and documentation creation/updates (WI, TPMs, PMs, 5S, …)
Education and Training:

Associates Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience
2-5 years’ experience in related field preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to understand and troubleshoot through use of PLC programs.
Must have robotic programming experience. FANUC a plus
Basic understanding and exposure to 3D modeling and drawing using CAD software
Welding or Machining knowledge is a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication and project organization abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Exhibit strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills

Physical Demands:

Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp
Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching
Occasional forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing
Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs including machine parts, parts boxes, equipment, and tool bag.
Able to cover different shifts or work a weekend based on production overtime needs or engineering/maintenance projects
Travel: Minimal, depending on project or training needs.
Environmental Conditions:

Work Environment: Manufacturing.

Lighting: Adequate.
Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

Behavioral Traits:

Innovative – Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
Persuasive – Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view
Excitement – Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
Tactical – Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
Feedback – Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
Production – Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
Cooperation – Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
Consensual – Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
Empathy – Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Apply online at:

https://myjobs.adp.com/hendrickson/cx/job-listing?keyword=METechnician

or contact the recruiter – Rachael Foster rfoster@hendrickson-intl.com

Company Info

Hendrickson

4500 Sterilite Street, Navarre, Ohio

Who To Contact
Rachael Foster – HR Representative

330-476-4153 / rfoster@hendrickson-intl.com