Engineering Technician

What we offer you

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

What you will be doing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the construction of electrical panels for in-house projects in accordance with NFPA and Hydro standards.
• Act as a technical escalation point for the maintenance team to assist with complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Work fluently from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics while ensuring all work meets national and local codes.
• Identify and recommend process enhancements to maximize facility efficiencies and 5S standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

What will make you successful?

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or work equivalent
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs.
• Knowledge of PCs, Windows operating systems.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use trade equipment and use all varieties of measuring instruments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to plan and perform complex installation, repair, modification of production equipment.
• Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment, such as a Knock-out, drill press and band saws.
• Ability to be certified on all maintenance equipment JLG Lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc. to provide project support running electrical conduit and wire.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical standards.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in a technical field (Mechatronics, Electronics, or Electromechanical Engineering).
• Certified Industrial Electrical License (442A/309A).
• Electrical CAD design experience.
• Forklift and overhead crane certifications.