Engineering technicians are responsible for directly supporting and improving manufacturing lines to meet production goals. Typical activities include operating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including complex automation. Duties include working in different disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical and computer engineering. The engineering technician’s work pattern will mirror production shift schedules.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Perform first-response troubleshooting to correct equipment and process issues with objective to maximize line uptime.
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Apply experience and knowledge to optimize equipment for continuously improve maintainability, reliability, and availability of equipment.
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Perform installation, repair and upkeep services for a variety of equipment in the fields of mechanics and electronics.
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Carry out routine scheduled equipment service and maintenance.
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Complete formal documentation (in SAP) regarding equipment events: Issue owner assigned (IOA), Assess Risk to parts Made prior to Event (PDSP) tasks under Equipment Event (EE) process. (Engineer will perform final approval).
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Gather and communicate data on main offenders and provide feedback to Equipment Engineer and/or Supervisor to make improvements for a better machine performance.
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Communicate and assist engineering team to inform, prioritize, plan and implement required improvements.
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Assist engineering to test and evaluate equipment updates.
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Seek for better and more suitable technologies for improving production processes.
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Assist equipment engineers in performing qualification activities (IQOQPQ.)
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Deal with emergency/unscheduled problems and repairs of equipment.
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Ensure continuous line-side coverage of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.
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Update Min/Max quantities for critical spare parts as needed.
