Engineer Technician
8200 Cameron Rd #A196 Austin, TX 78754 US
Job Description
Position Title: Engineer Technician
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (or specify if different)
Location: Northeast Central Austin
Reports To: Engineering Supervisor
Position Summary
The Engineer Technician supports new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes through development, implementation, troubleshooting, and verification/validation. This role includes tool, fixture, and gage design and fabrication, as well as hands-on R&D prototype development.
Principal Responsibilities
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Support the development, testing, and implementation of complex manufacturing processes, including both new and existing multi-step systems.
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Analyze and troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues; develop effective corrective actions.
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Lead and oversee engineering projects of relatively simple scope.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to ensure processes consistently meet drawings, specifications, and procedural requirements.
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Assist Engineering in selecting and evaluating vendors for component manufacturing operations.
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Design and develop tools, fixtures, and gages that support manufacturing operations.
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Fabricate prototypes for new product development efforts.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant manufacturing technologies and share insights with engineering and production teams.
Additional Responsibilities
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Stay informed on current technologies and philosophies in material removal, inspection, automation, and manufacturing systems.
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Provide cycle-time estimates to support product costing activities.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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Interact professionally with coworkers, provide instruction, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately to supervision and feedback.
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Manage time effectively and make sound business decisions related to efficiency and workflow.
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Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
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Two-year technical degree and 8 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
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Strong proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
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Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, process control (including automation and SPC), and project scheduling/justification.
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Familiarity with 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Ability to design and fabricate prototypes, fixtures, and tools.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and entrepreneurial environment.
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Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
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Proficiency in English with strong communication and basic math skills.
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Basic computer skills, including MS Office, internet research, and email.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze information, and draw logical conclusions.
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Ability to travel to vendors, customers, and trade shows as required.
To apply, email resume to yoany.torres@lkjordan.com for immediate consideration.
Or call me at 512-342-0302
L.K. Jordan & Associates is an equal opportunity employer