Engineering Technician

Summary

In this role, the Engineering Technician will work closely with Production Engineers to support the development, implementation, and improvement of fuel cell manufacturing methods. Partnering with other members of the Value Stream Team, including quality, product, and industrial engineers, you will help execute process requirements and provide technical support to continuously improve safety, cost, quality, production capacity, and process yields.

• Support production improvement efforts and assist with assigned technical projects, including select equipment and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor one or more stages of the manufacturing process while equipment is running.
• Work in several departments as a support role for manufacturing.
• Assess the quality of products and identify any flaws.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise with machinery and make repairs to automated and semi‑automated equipment.
• Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• Verify that equipment is operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
• Coordinate work activities by collaborating with welders and machinists per engineering instructions.
• Utilize engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions to build mechanical assemblies and test rigs.
• Exercise good judgment and initiative while providing a high level of workmanship to achieve results. Work independently to the extent practical and collaborate as needed if uncertain how to perform a task.
• Utilize statistics to make informed decisions on when implementing process changes.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams which may include R&D, Production Development, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety.
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed by Management.

Associate degree in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of applicable industrial or manufacturing experience.

• Must have the ability and desire to work in a dynamic, cross‑functional production environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills are essential, both oral and written.
• Must have experience troubleshooting automated machinery.
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication.
• Experience using hand tools including power tools for all ranges of general assembly.
• Must possess the ability to research and analyze various types of information.
• Possess the ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Capable of working in awkward positions occasionally for assembly of test set‑ups and prototype assemblies.
• Possess general computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, PDF files, digital photos, and other software for reporting and general administrative purposes.
• Experience with robotics preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with welding preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift required.
• Experience with 3‑D modeling is a plus (Solid Works used).

• The position is in‑person and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday.
• Travel is estimated at up to 5% domestically, with limited international travel as needed.

• Able to move effectively and timely in and around a 200,000+ square‑foot cement‑floored manufacturing facility.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and placement of manufacturing parts weighing 50 lb or more.
• Ability to work with, and around, chemicals, including but not limited to nickel‑based compounds, adhesives, and solvents.
• Ability to work around furnace area with smoke, dust, and heat (wearing personal protective equipment).
• Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes,…