What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Flex?
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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Engineering Technician to our team.
Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technician will perform complex engineering tests, troubleshooting, data analysis, and development activities while supporting process improvements, equipment performance, product validation, and operational problem resolution in a manufacturing environment.
What a Typical Day Looks Like:
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Engineering Technician to our team.
Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technician will perform complex engineering tests, troubleshooting, data analysis, and development activities while supporting process improvements, equipment performance, product validation, and operational problem resolution in a manufacturing environment.
What a Typical Day Looks Like:
- Perform complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering activities to support manufacturing and operational objectives.
- Analyze engineering test results, collect data, and implement corrective actions to resolve process and equipment-related issues.
- Review project instructions, blueprints, specifications, and procedures to determine testing requirements and identify potential technical solutions.
- Set up and conduct testing of complete units and components to support development, standardization, quality control, and problem resolution efforts.
- Analyze test results against specifications and adjust equipment or processes to achieve required performance and operational objectives.
- Record test procedures, results, data, and recommendations while maintaining software, documentation, and equipment revisions.
- Assist engineers with the development and design of hardware and software used to test customer products and manufacturing processes.
- Train technicians and operators on products, equipment, processes, and testing procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Associate degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
- Experience troubleshooting electronics, equipment, and automated manufacturing processes in a production environment.
- Knowledge of engineering and testing techniques with the ability to collect data, analyze results, and implement process improvements.
- Experience working with automation equipment, fixtures, conveyor systems, or related manufacturing technologies.
- Ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret a wide variety of technical instructions.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures, and effectively communicate technical information to managers, customers, and team members.
- Knowledge of mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and their application to practical situations.
- Demonstrated technical skills with the ability to support multiple projects, participate in process improvements, and work effectively under general supervision.