Associate Production Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Title:

Associate Production Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Location (Short):
Minneapolis, MN, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:
On-site

The Associate Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing and test processes in electronic production environment. This position works closely with Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors and Production Operators. Work authorization support for this role cannot be provided.

• Responsible for meeting production process goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Supports equipment uptime by troubleshooting equipment.
• Interfaces with production operators frequently to gain feedback on the assembly processes.
• Supports continuous improvement activities for existing production equipment.
• Executes Preventative Maintenance work orders.
• Analysis and disposition of electronic assemblies identified as non conforming product.
• Supports ECO process through implementation and validation of engineering changes.
• Manages Customer Return assignments for initial response and actions for closure.
• Participates in design for manufacturability, assembly and test activities.
• Weekend On-Call rotations.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college or technical school.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing support role.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Light fabrication and machining skills.
• Understanding of process design, cell design and ergonomics.
• Electronics circuit board schematic and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience programming in LabVIEW.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R and Control Plans.

• Apply mathematical concepts, including statistics, to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques and sampling theory.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Frequently required to sit in a cubicle, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to hold, handle or maneuver objects with hands and to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to have correctable vision: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (distinguish colors), peripheral vision 50% of the job is performed in the office area where the noise level is usually quiet.
• Required to wear safety glasses, hearing and other protection in certain work areas.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.