Engineering Technical Support

Position: 04 - Engineering Technical Support 1
Req

Region:
Americas

Country: USA

State/Province:
Texas

City:
Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area:

ENG - Engineering

Career Stream: OPE - Operations Engineering

Role:
Technical Support 1

SAP Short Name: TS1

Job Title:

Engineering Technical Support 1

Job Code: TS1-ENG-TSUP

Job Level: Band 04

Direct/Indirect Indicator:
Indirect

Summary

Work is guided by diverse procedures, processes and/or technical methods of varying complexity. Incumbents have some freedom to select best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact beyond the jobs immediate work unit or team. Works under general Supervision.

Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or higher level. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work and/or act as a team lead. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation in a problem solving capacity;

interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

* Provides day-to-day support of manufacturing engineering initiatives including process, industrial, quality, and development engineering efforts.

* Assists with the implementation of engineering projects.

* Implements modifications or designs and assists in the building of custom circuits and adapters to interface a computer to special circuits and functions within a new product.

* Installs specialized test equipment in existing automated testers.

* Assists in the development of complex programs in several programming languages for computers controlling automated test equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

* Engineering Foundation Competencies

* Knowledge of mechanical design methods, procedures and processes.

* Knowledge of and ability to use MCAD systems.

* Knowledge of SMT placement equipment, specifications and operation.

* Basic knowledge of computer programming.

* Knowledge of tooling design and vendor fabrication of mechanical assemblies.

* Strong math skills.

* Ability to manipulate textual data, edit files and use E-Mail with HP-UX tools.

* Ability to compile data, compute quantities, determine materials needed, and prepare cost estimates.

* Knowledge of quality standards.

* Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.

* Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.

* Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities.

* Ability to analyze equipment and systems, troubleshoot problems and make appropriate repairs.

* Knowledge of digital electronics and repair methodologies.

* Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.

* Knowledge of quality standards.

* Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.

Physical Demands

* Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

* Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.

* Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions, sitting in confined work spaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
* ~Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.

Typical Experience

* Zero to two years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

* Two or three year community college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Educational requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held…