Trainee Systems Technician, Quality 1

General Overview

Functional Area: QUA - Quality    
Career Stream:    OPQ - Operations Quality    
Role: Technician 1    
Job Title: Technician, Quality 1
Job Code: TE1-QUA-OPQ      
Job Level:  Band 3        
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Direct 
Salary Range: EUR 36000 - EUR 42000    

Summary

The Systems Manufacturing Technician will plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive Factory Systems Infrastructure, which is in line with corporate guidelines and customer requirements in order to facilitate an automated manufacturing environment. This role provides support and ongoing development to a number of high-speed automated production lines and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC controlled equipment, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity and security.

This position for the night shift 8 PM - 8 AM Nights.

This position will report to the Team Leader.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides day-to-day support of manufacturing engineering initiatives including process, industrial, quality, and development engineering efforts.
• Assists with the implementation of engineering projects.
• Implements modifications or designs and assists in the building of custom circuits and adapters to interface a computer to special circuits and functions within a new product.
• Installs specialized test equipment in existing automated testers.
• Assists in the development of complex programs in several programming languages for computers controlling automated test equipment.
• Maintains records for technical product data availability, data integrity, and data completeness.
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance. Troubleshoots and repairs test equipment/fixture problems.
• Performs reactive maintenance on electromechanical surface mount assembly equipment.
• Provides basic product technical data setup support for printed circuit boards, subassemblies, or other related company products.
• Reads and analyzes schematic diagrams, Bills of Materials, Component Data, Engineering Change Order and similar technical information.
• Analyze rejected electronic assemblies using various test equipment, simulators, and troubleshooting skills.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex problems, define corrective actions, and communicate findings effectively.
• Record data of failures and explain diagnoses clearly.
• Troubleshoots/debugs at multiple system levels to the PCBA component pin level. Writes up failure analysis findings and inputs directly into the customer’s database.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies
• Knowledge of mechanical design methods, procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of and ability to use MCAD & Allen Bradley systems.
• Knowledge of SMT placement equipment, specifications and operation.
• Basic knowledge of computer programming.
• Knowledge of tooling design and vendor fabrication of mechanical assemblies.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to manipulate textual data, edit files and use E-Mail with HP-UX tools.
• Ability to compile data, compute quantities, determine materials needed, and prepare cost estimates.
• Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.
• Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze equipment and systems, troubleshoot problems and make appropriate repairs.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and repair methodologies.
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.
• Proficiency in operating/setup of electronics equipment (signal generator, modulation/audio analyzers, spectrum analyzer, power meter, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for component-level troubleshooting is recommended.
• Strong Electronic and Mechanical troubleshooting skills required.
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Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Support factory operations on weekends when required.
• Uses hand tools to disassemble/reassemble systems.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions, sitting in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• ~Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.

Typical Experience

• Entry level- Zero to two years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Two or three year community college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.