Senior Engineering Technician

Overview

Reporting to

Title:

Engineering Manager

Position Purpose/Summary: The Senior Engineering Technician provides technical expertise and hands-on assistance in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is responsible for enabling the achievement of operations transformation, delivering operational improvements, sustaining a high-performing Lean & Quality culture, striving for zero defects by utilizing Continuous Improvement processes and tools, and being a catalyst to institute a “culture” of process capabilities and control rather than product inspection.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical role working with CPG production equipment.
• Mechanical
  
  Skills:
  
  Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves, and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
• Electrical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge, and Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Machine Shop
  
  Skills:
  
  Welding, Fabrication, and Proficiency with all Standard Maintenance Tools and Shop Equipment.
• Machine
  
  Experience:
  
  Ronchi, MRM/Elgin, Cozzoli, Kapsall, Oden, and Kalish, Pacific Liquid Fillers, Pace, Hamrick, Pearson Erectors and Sealers, Resina and Kapsall Automatic Cappers and PE. Tronics, and Quadrel Labelers.
• Knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards related to performance, maintenance, and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and develop effective solutions under pressure.

Technology/Software:

• MS Office Suite: strong competency and use of software
• Experience with maintenance management software a plus.

Communication:

• Effective communication skills (verbal & written). Ability to effectively communicate to both senior management as well as operational associates.
• Sufficient interpersonal and technical skills to earn respect and recognition.
• Demonstrated aptitude to produce effective presentations of technical material to non-technical people, both written and verbal.

Vehicle (own):
Must be able to independently travel between the Visual Pak buildings (2 miles) on a regular basis.

• Provide specific engineering details for the customer quote request process, including line layouts, production speeds, crewing, bottlenecks, capital requirements, etc.
• Evaluate and make informed decisions on packaging specifications and fill requirements to achieve a balance between customer needs and in-house capabilities. Evaluate new packaging and work with in-house and outside technical staff to determine exactly what is needed to run on existing equipment. Provide engineering direction to design and create solutions to optimize and expand current capabilities.
• Provide in-house consultation, support, and direction to production and quality groups as it pertains to the form-fit function of new and existing packaging
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including PLCs, robotics, sensors, and other automated systems
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
• Implement modifications and upgrades to existing equipment to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency, or to meet new production requirements.
• Develop and communicate preventive maintenance schedules to minimize unplanned downtime and prolong equipment lifespan.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including collecting performance and machine qualification data.
• Work closely with production operators, process engineers, and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with safety regulations and company policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Mentor and train junior technicians on…