Manufacturing Engineering Technician

# Manufacturing Engineering Technician REPORTS TO - PRODUCTION MANAGER, CARE TECHNOLOGIES NORTH AMERICAThe Manufacturing Engineering Technician will support electronics manufacturing, project shipments, and product returns for our nurse call, resident monitoring, and electronic access control products. The role combines device build and test work with shipment coordination, returns processing, and inventory support.

Day-to-day work includes production work orders, assembly, programming, testing, labeling, packaging, soldering, troubleshooting, and repair. It also includes entering project materials into the ERP system, running the shipping schedule, packing and tracking project shipments, and processing warranty and other returns. The role provides secondary support to R&D through PCB and firmware review, prototype testing, and manufacturing feedback.  This is a hands-on, in-office role.

A college diploma or equivalent is required. A diploma or degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or a similar field is preferred. Candidates with electronics, manufacturing, or shipping experience are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- • Complete assigned production work orders in a timely manner  
• Assemble, program, test, label, and package manufactured devices  
• Perform surface-mount and through-hole soldering, and light mechanical work such as sawing and drilling when required  
• Troubleshoot devices, assess failure modes, complete repairs, and carry out field rework  
• Configure paging equipment and program pagers to site or order requirements  
• Track defect rates, labor effort, and production records to support product and process improvement  
• Support PCB and firmware design review, with end-user, support, and manufacturing needs addressed  
• Assist with testing and quality checks on component and system designs, and document manufacturing test plans for new products or quality issues  
• Enter project material lists, change forms, and additional work orders into the ERP system  
• Run the daily shipping schedule and share it with Manufacturing and Operations  
• Pack, ship, and track project shipments, and answer internal and external questions about shipment status  
• Pack work order kits for EMS vendor and maintain accurate inventory records for off-site inventory  
• Process returns, including warranty returns and new materials, and assist with RMA, service, and repair tasks  
• Assist with inventory counts, stockroom upkeep, and warehouse organization  
• Provide backup for shipping and receiving, including courier arrivals, tracking updates, and the shared shipping inbox  
• Other duties as required KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- • Production Manager  
• Manufacturing  
• Operations  
• Sales  
• Engineering and R&D  
• Warehouse and RMA  
• Customers, couriers, and external suppliersRELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES  Education/Training:  
• College diploma or equivalent  
• Technical diploma, or a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a similar field, preferred

Experience:

• Preference given to candidates with electronics manufacturing, assembly, soldering, or shipping experience

Required:

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong attention to accuracy  
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, including Excel  
• Clear written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills  
• Able to work independently and as part of a team  
• Able to follow procedures, perform repetitive tasks, and switch priorities when needed  
• Safe handling of electronics, tools, and inventory  
• Able to lift 20 lb repeatedly on occasion  
• Strong initiative, work ethic, and a positive attitude

Desirable:  
• Experience soldering surface-mount and through-hole assemblies  
• Experience assembling,…