Engineering Technician
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs complex tasks required to design, repair and modify new or existing equipment. Evaluates, develops and tests equipment functionality for desired assembly or test purposes.
- Uses advanced knowledge of various industrial programing software platforms to commission, develop, implement and repair systems such as Siemens PLC & HMI, Fanuc robotics, Festo servos, Safety PLC systems, Vision systems, DC drivers and leak testers. Updates, backs-up and restores software as needed.
- Examines machine components to detect imperfections. Inspects questionable components to determine changes in dimensional requirements as shown on drawings, blueprints and/or documentation.
- Adjusts and/or install special functional parts of machines, devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Acts in a supervisory role with lower level technicians, setting priorities and providing training.
- May work in collaboration with local and international engineering teams.
- Provide project cost and time line analysis in detailed written format, tracks project costs and timelines.
- Completes work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 9000, forklift training, and other safety training courses as needed.
- Suggests and implements equipment improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Must be available for emergency service during off hours.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Specifications
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years related experience.
- Maintains appropriate level of technical and professional skills by attending training classes, seminars, exhibits, and tradeshows as needed.
- All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, maintenance and equipment design and integration.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints, drawings, and documentation.
- Advanced training in PLC/HMI, motion control and robots, able to program in S7 Graph, LAD and CSF.
Nearest Major Market: Virginia Beach