2nd Shift Engineer Technician - Lower Nazareth, PA

Overview

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.

Since the 1950s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

The position will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting machine vision systems, which use cameras and software to capture and analyze visual information for purposes of quality control and defect detection under the direction of Operations, Engineering, and Quality staff. Overtime:
Employees must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime as business conditions require. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.

• Install, develop, and maintain machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Support daily production through the timely troubleshooting of issues related to vision equipment, both software-related and/or mechanical in nature.
• Collect and analyze data to ensure quality is maintained.
• Independently diagnose issues and conduct root cause analysis to produce recommendations for process improvements, offload reduction, or machinery enhancements.
• Work with Engineering team to identify & support projects focused on improving the quality & efficiency of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Document vision system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain and document vision change history for trend analysis
• Maintain effective lines of communication cross-functionally between Manufacturing personnel, Quality, Operations, and Management as required.
• Train Operations and Maintenance personnel on the basic use and upkeep of vision systems.
• Interface with eMaint computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) system.
• Observe all safety practices while on the manufacturing floor and while running equipment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times (ex. safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes). Safety equipment is provided by the Company with exception of steel toe shoes, which must be provided by employee upon the first day of employment. New hires will be eligible for our safety shoe acquisition program which provides a discount for safety shoes purchased through our contracted distributor.

• Self-Motivated
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Effective Communication and Listening Skills
• Accuracy and Follow Through
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Skills

• Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Automation Technology preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automation environment, with specific experience in vision systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Keyence vision system platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, and automation equipment is a plus.

• Proficiency in machine vision software and tools.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel).
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw logical conclusions, and generate actionable steps based on that information.
• Ability to communicate and respond to questions, both written and verbally, from Operations,…