AMETEK
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift
AMETEK, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician applies laser energy and sophisticated automation to precisely machine a wide range of materials to produce customer products with non-standard processes on machines, lasers, and tooling.
Responsibilities
Works independently on projects of moderate complexity but has ready access to assistance from more experienced staff or supervisors.
Perform standardized set-up and adjustment of computer-controlled machines
Troubleshoot equipment and effect repairs in a timely and efficient manner to reduce downtime and keep the production floor operating effectively.
Develop a wide variety of non-standard processes for customer products using a wide variety of machines, lasers, and tooling, working from rough sketches and verbal instructions.
Review customer specified part dimensions and tolerances to determine tool modifications.
Recommend materials, parts, dimensions, and tolerances necessary to develop the product.
Fabricate and install tooling such as mandrels, jaws & fixtures, create programs, align laser, and set up machines.
Document settings, dimensions, tolerances, and product attributes on Product Development worksheets.
Generate and interpret reports for review with Engineering and quality upon request.
Document processes, Engineering Feasibility, SPC, Process Capability, settings, dimensions, tolerances, and product attributes.
Identify potential safety hazards of equipment regularly, and document actions taken to eliminate them.
Troubleshoot, recommend, and implement changes in products and processes in a regulatory environment to improve manufacturability and profitability. Work directly with the team in the implementation of projects to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers.
Generate and update work instructions and documents and train employees as required.
Participate in validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.
Any other duties and assignments as required.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required.
Associates or advanced technical certificate preferred and/or equivalent experience
Comprehensive troubleshooting knowledge of lasers and automated processing equipment including programming of PLC and process controllers.
Successful application of electrical and mechanical theory to ablating, skiving, marking, drilling, slitting, cutting, welding, forming, grinding, and turning materials, especially polymers and metals is desired.
Knowledge of automated assembly equipment including programming of PLC and process controllers.
Proven performance with Engineering Feasibility, SPC, Process Capability, statistics, and math.
Experience generating reports from database tools, such as Microsoft Office applications (MS Excel, Access, etc.) and working with network systems.
Ability to read and understand intermediate level instructions, such as job routing sheets, standard work instructions, and various visual aids.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Professional and respectful interaction with other employees and supervisory personnel.
Enjoys hands-on work, must be detail oriented and exhibit a high mechanical aptitude.
Strong organizational skills.
Working Conditions
Work Environment: Office and Manufacturing Plants as needed
Atmospheric Conditions: Indoors
Temperature Extremes: None
Materials, Tools and Equipment Used: Computer, office equipment, manufacturing, measuring, and test equipment as needed.
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Responsibilities
Works independently on projects of moderate complexity but has ready access to assistance from more experienced staff or supervisors.
Perform standardized set-up and adjustment of computer-controlled machines
Troubleshoot equipment and effect repairs in a timely and efficient manner to reduce downtime and keep the production floor operating effectively.
Develop a wide variety of non-standard processes for customer products using a wide variety of machines, lasers, and tooling, working from rough sketches and verbal instructions.
Review customer specified part dimensions and tolerances to determine tool modifications.
Recommend materials, parts, dimensions, and tolerances necessary to develop the product.
Fabricate and install tooling such as mandrels, jaws & fixtures, create programs, align laser, and set up machines.
Document settings, dimensions, tolerances, and product attributes on Product Development worksheets.
Generate and interpret reports for review with Engineering and quality upon request.
Document processes, Engineering Feasibility, SPC, Process Capability, settings, dimensions, tolerances, and product attributes.
Identify potential safety hazards of equipment regularly, and document actions taken to eliminate them.
Troubleshoot, recommend, and implement changes in products and processes in a regulatory environment to improve manufacturability and profitability. Work directly with the team in the implementation of projects to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers.
Generate and update work instructions and documents and train employees as required.
Participate in validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.
Any other duties and assignments as required.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required.
Associates or advanced technical certificate preferred and/or equivalent experience
Comprehensive troubleshooting knowledge of lasers and automated processing equipment including programming of PLC and process controllers.
Successful application of electrical and mechanical theory to ablating, skiving, marking, drilling, slitting, cutting, welding, forming, grinding, and turning materials, especially polymers and metals is desired.
Knowledge of automated assembly equipment including programming of PLC and process controllers.
Proven performance with Engineering Feasibility, SPC, Process Capability, statistics, and math.
Experience generating reports from database tools, such as Microsoft Office applications (MS Excel, Access, etc.) and working with network systems.
Ability to read and understand intermediate level instructions, such as job routing sheets, standard work instructions, and various visual aids.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Professional and respectful interaction with other employees and supervisory personnel.
Enjoys hands-on work, must be detail oriented and exhibit a high mechanical aptitude.
Strong organizational skills.
Working Conditions
Work Environment: Office and Manufacturing Plants as needed
Atmospheric Conditions: Indoors
Temperature Extremes: None
Materials, Tools and Equipment Used: Computer, office equipment, manufacturing, measuring, and test equipment as needed.
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