Engineering Technician II

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our Client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.

Position: Engineering Technician II

Location: Fargo ND 58102

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

• Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics hydraulics algorithms software etc.)

• Plans and executes engineering work for product validation and verification of significant parts of major projects or complete projects with well defined objectives.

• Responsible for problem identification and resolution corrective action tracking reliability analysis and verification/validation test plan development.

• Is a member of a product/project team. Provides guidance on test procedures to engineers and support personnel.

Duties:

• Designs schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs.

• Analyzes complex test data draws conclusions and summarizes reports acting as liaison between the Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) dept and product engineering.

• Performs analyses of customer data (i.e. warranty Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) customer satisfaction surveys Early Detection Problem Resolution (EDPR)). Plans and performs analytical and experimental work to obtain undefined operating loads and/or develop new test procedures.

• Gives work direction to test operators. Assists in developing and coordinating changes to product definition documents.

• Coordinates problem identification activities and tracks corrective action progress.

• Flexible to train entry level candidate but must have min:

• 2 year technical degree - Equivalent technician experience will supplement degree.

• Mechanical background

• Trouble shooting skills

• Failure analysis

• Basic computer skills

• Self-sufficient to work with minimal supervision.

• Role supports the production floor, technician's group will take tech requests and trouble calls from floor regarding machine or mechanical issues

• Automated equipment for SMT, wave solder, selective solder equipment, robotic/CNC
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Minimum one year of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering

• Preferred: Three or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering
  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers 2. Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing 3. Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic components

• A thorough understanding of equipment and/or manufacturing methods (e.g., multimeters)

• Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause (e.g. Six Sigma)

• Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams

• Maintain necessary product and process records/documentation

• Ability to comprehend and use product/process component data sheets

• Ability to assemble and disassemble products /manufacturing equipment

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting to identify root cause

• Ability to maintain semi advanced lab/production equipment

• Ability to perform intermediate mechanical work

• Ability to train a manufacturing technician or production associate

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of ergonomics and proper manufacturing safety techniques
  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Hands-on SMT soldering and intermediate troubleshooting abilities

• Good understanding of Six Sigma Job Purpose: Assist and support production through methods improvement, training, problem-solving, equipment repair, regular maintenance, equipment programming, process/work instruction development for products and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Intermediate understanding of the printed circuit board and manufacturing assembly processes with the ability to respond to any common failures in the process with corrective action.

• Provide intermediate technical support to assigned production teams to assist/lead in the resolution of problems during manufacturing.

• Develop and maintain intermediate programs, processes, and assembly procedures for the manufacture of products with limited guidance of engineers.

• Assist/lead in the repair, setup, qualification, and maintenance of intermediate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic functions for a number of production equipment.

• Metatarsals required

• Onsite position time will be spent on the factory floor 75% and 25% desk

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity