Engineering Technician – Entry Level (Recent Engineering Graduate is ideal)

Position : Engineering Technician – Entry Level (Recent Engineering Graduate is ideal)

Location : Saint Louis, MO

Duration : 6 Months contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Job Description:

• The Engineering technician role is entry level with limited experience.
• They will develop skills in basic tasks, techniques and procedures within multiple skilled areas/processes/methods.
• They will apply basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps.
• He/she will have basic skills/training in an analytical/scientific method or operational process area.
• He/she will work within clearly defined SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines and work with a high degree of supervision and has minimal discretion.
• Solidwork/ CAD experience is a must.
• Performs engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
• Designs and scales up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, and tests manufactured products to maintain quality.
• Analyzes problems and provide possible solutions to the engineering team related to manufacturing equipment, processes and systems or the causes of process failures.

Duties:

• Follow directions per the lead engineer as defined.
• Perform time and motion studies to capture and verify cycle times for individual process steps.
• Document cycle time - actual vs standard.
• Track changes/variances and communicate changes to the team.
• Red line prints, work instructions, routers and bill of materials for changes.
• Demonstrates a willingness and commitment to hard work – takes instruction and shows ambition towards completing tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Able to effectively listen and communicate on complex ideas in a team environment. Proactively seeks to support other team members.
• Active team member not only delivering on tasks, but providing feedback and ideas for improvement.
• Reach out to team members for help when needed.

Required Competencies:

Minimum Education:

• H.S. degree or vocational certificate - Drafting / 3D design / Solidworks
• A.S degree preferred – pre-engineering

Skills:

The individual must be proficient in the following:

• Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
• Solidworks design / drafting
• Experience with time and motion studies or capability to learn
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong time management skills as well as the ability to operate in an environment without constant supervision.
• Strong math skills
• Ability to use a stop watch, read time.

Experience

Minimum Experience:

• High school graduate with strong mechanical aptitude.

• Specialized Knowledge

• Understanding of time and motion studies preferred.