Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling.
• Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production.
• Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance.
• Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment.
• Operate equipment during initial process validation builds.
• Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production.
• Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds).
• Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations.
• Support cycle time studies.
• Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation.
• Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations.
• Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings.
• Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers.
• Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset.
• Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization.
• Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with battery cells.
• Experience working with adhesive dispense systems.
• Experience working with laser weld equipment.
• Background in machining and fabrication.
• Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required).

Pay and benefits

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $65.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.