Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Overview

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm.

The Engineering Technician provides assistance to engineering in resolving process and/or equipment problems. Works with production to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure that process specifications are followed. Run engineering tests and experiments; collects data; reports results.

This role will support electrical test processes in GVL manufacturing, including products associated with Custom Assembly, Hi-Rel Finishing and High-Fire/Low Fire Group

A. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and outlining preventative maintenance for electrical equipment. The engineering technician will update and maintain SOPs pertaining to the electrical test processes. The technician will also be cross-trained in non-electrical areas to provide backup for critical tasks across related processes.

• Plan, run and test experiments as requested by management/engineering.
• 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.

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or other related technological field of study plus a minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment, or High School Diploma with 5+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, including ability to analyze data in spreadsheets. Able to perform simple data entry and use word processor software.
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, power & roots, decimals and fractions, algebra and basic statistics.
• Ability to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence. Able to write clear and understandable memos and procedures.
• 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.

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.