What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Aptar?
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Aptar is seeking an Engineering Technician based in Eatontown, NJ. The primary function of the Engineering Technician is maintaining electrical and electro-mechanical production machinery to ensure machine operates properly and within set specifications; refers advanced troubleshooting or repairs to Maintenance Mechanic.
As an Engineering Technician, you will:
- Repair, troubleshoot and repairs electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical components of high-speed production equipment. Repairs or rebuilds spare parts for production equipment.
- Upgrade electrical and electronic controls on production equipment, including design, fabrication, installation, and programming and addresses machine improvements as part of the process.
- Review processes for approval and initiates process improvements. Documents processes and procedures for maintenance and machine instructions.
- Overhaul machinery to original operating condition and works with Engineering team in the design of new equipment or upgrades to current equipment. Assembles, installs, and debugs machinery built in-house
- Supply detailed purchasing requests for necessary repair parts and Engineering projects.
- Design/build test and training equipment for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic devices, and writes operational/troubleshooting manuals. Develops and delivers training programs/material to new and existing mechanics.
- Use maintenance management software and computer to define PM requirements for production.
- Prioritize and develop schedules for assigned projects and daily activities, tracks timely completion against objectives.
- Ship and receive U.S. and international component parts. Develops and enters maintenance tasks and work orders into SAP.
- Provide technical support in root cause failure analysis for significant production and support system issues and investigations.
Who we are looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Required Skills:
- 3 years hands on packaging / assembly equipment experience with strong mechanical aptitude and problem- solving skills.
- Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems
- Mechanical skills/aptitude (as determined by testing)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, 1 to 2 times every 4 hours. Lifts 30% and reaches above shoulder 20% of shift.
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, crawl and stoop continuously throughout the shift. Bends 30%; stands 50% and walks 50% of shift.
- Must be able to read, understand and troubleshoot electrical schematics, blueprint drawings, PLC RLL and create PLC programs (Siemens, Allen Bradley).
Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees
- An exciting, inclusive and value based working environment
- Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
- Contribute to the communities where we reside.
- Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
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