Sr. Engineering Technician

Job description

**Sr. Engineering Technician** **PRIMARY FUNCTION:** Provides assistance to engineering in resolving process and/or equipment problems. Works with production to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure that process specifications are followed. Run engineering tests and experiments; collects data; reports results. **REPORTS TO:** Sr. Engineer / Manufacturing Manager **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor. · Run equipment as necessary on the production floor to support development operations · Hand and eye coordination for inspection under magnification, microscope or magnifier · Collect and summarize data for supervisor. · Identify and solve manufacturing problems with limited supervisor assistance. · Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions. · Monitor process for compliance with process specs and report discrepancies. · May handle hazardous waste. **REQUIREMENTS:** - Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years’ experience, Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or other related technological field of study and 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; or High School Diploma with 12+ years’ experience in a related field. - Computer skills: Able to perform simple data entry and use word processor software. - Math skills: working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, power & roots, decimals and fractions, algebra and basic statistics. - Verbal/communication: able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence. - Able to write clear and understandable memos and procedures. **TECHNICAL SKILLS:** - Able to use or learn the use of basic laboratory test equipment and to train others to its use. - Working knowledge of basic electricity, electronics and circuits. - Mechanical aptitude sufficient to understand the detailed operation of production machines. - Aptitude for troubleshooting and ability to obtain expertise in the production of electronic components.