Mechanical Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician supports mechanical design test-system development automation projects equipment improvements and day-to-day engineering activities within the Test and Automation Engineering Department. This individual works primarily alongside the Senior Mechanical Engineer providing CAD drafting prototyping assembly testing troubleshooting and documentation support for test stands fixtures tooling automated equipment and related mechanical systems.

The technician will also broaden their manufacturing knowledge by shadowing Manufacturing Engineers and assisting them when requested. This cross-functional support may include production troubleshooting process improvements equipment installation data collection documentation and other hands-on assignments. This role is in Elizabethtown NC.

Role Scope and Working Relationships

• Cross-functional development:Shadow and assist Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers and other engineering personnel when assigned or requested.
• Key partners:Test and Automation Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Maintenance Quality EHS Production the Toolroom suppliers and equipment integrators.
• Priority alignment:Coordinate competing requests through the Senior Mechanical Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager so that critical work remains properly prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design and Engineering Support

• Assist the Senior Mechanical Engineer with the creation and revision of 3D CAD models mechanical assemblies detailed drawings and bills of material.
• Develop or modify straightforward mechanical components such as brackets guards enclosures fixtures tooling workholding devices material-handling components and test-equipment parts under appropriate engineering direction.
• Take field measurements of existing equipment and components and convert those measurements into accurate models drawings and design inputs.
• Support component selection fit and function reviews tolerance evaluations design reviews and design-for-assembly or design-for-maintenance activities.
• Build assemble and modify prototypes test fixtures test stands automation equipment and mechanical subassemblies.
• Perform functional testing record results identify mechanical issues and incorporate approved design revisions.
• Support the mechanical installation alignment checkout debug and validation of new or modified test and automation equipment.

Test Automation and Equipment Support

• Provide hands-on mechanical support for test systems automated equipment machine guarding fixtures tooling workstations sensors actuators and material-presentation devices.
• Work with electrical controls software and test engineers to ensure mechanical designs support wiring controls service access safe operation and reliable testing.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and help isolate mechanical causes of test failures repeatability problems jams wear misalignment vibration or other performance concerns.
• Support preventive-maintenance planning by helping document wear items spare parts adjustment points inspection requirements and recommended service activities.
• Assist with vendor communications technical information component research quotations and the tracking of purchased parts or fabricated components.

Manufacturing Engineering and Production Support

• Shadow Manufacturing Engineers to learn assigned production cells manufacturing processes equipment tooling and recurring production concerns.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with troubleshooting fixtures tooling machines workstations material flow and other production issues when requested.
• Collect and organize information such as cycle time downtime scrap rework equipment observations and dimensional measurements to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support production trials process changes equipment installations workstation improvements layout changes ergonomic improvements mistake-proofing and continuous-improvement activities.
• Provide temporary hands-on engineering support during equipment startups changeovers validation runs and urgent production issues while communicating findings to the responsible engineer.

Documentation and Project Coordination

• Create and update controlled mechanical drawings bills of material equipment documentation test records work instructions job instructions spare-parts lists and other assigned technical documents.
• Follow established engineering-change revision-control document-control and approval processes.
• Maintain organized CAD files project records test results action lists and supporting photographs or measurements.
• Document project status open issues completed work and next steps clearly enough for another team member to understand and continue the work.
• Help coordinate fabrication procurement assembly and delivery activities for assigned parts fixtures tooling or equipment improvements.

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Follow all company safety requirements required PPE machine-safety practices and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify and promptly communicate potential hazards involving guarding pinch points ergonomics equipment access or mechanical integrity.
• Design and modify equipment with consideration for safe operation serviceability maintainability quality and ease of use.
• Participate in 5S root-cause analysis Kaizen and other continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics CAD/Drafting Manufacturing Technology or a closely related technical field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and hands-on experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience in mechanical design support test equipment automation equipment tooling fixtures manufacturing equipment maintenance or a similar technical environment.
• Ability to create and revise 3D CAD models and mechanical drawings; SolidWorks experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings specifications bills of material and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of common mechanical components materials fasteners bearings mechanisms and fabrication methods.
• Ability to use common measuring tools such as calipers micrometers tape measures scales and height gauges.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble adjust test and troubleshoot equipment safely.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn company engineering document-control and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail organization communication teamwork and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and seek clarification when priorities scope or design authority are unclear.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing test-engineering automation machine-building or mechanical-design environment.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) tolerance stack-up and drawing-release practices.
• Experience with machine-shop sheet-metal welding additive-manufacturing or other fabrication processes.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics hydraulics industrial sensors actuators robotics or automated machinery.
• Experience with ERP engineering-change or controlled-document systems.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing 5S root-cause analysis or continuous-improvement methods.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both an engineering-office setting and an active manufacturing environment.
• The role requires regular interaction with production equipment and may involve standing walking bending reaching climbing steps and working around moving machinery and industrial noise while using required PPE.
• Must be able to safely move and handle tools fixtures parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support equipment installations production trials or urgent technical issues.

Success in This Role

• Provides accurate timely and dependable mechanical design and hands-on technical support.
• Completes drawings documentation testing and assigned project work with strong attention to detail.
• Works safely and collaborate effectively across Test and Automation Engineering Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.
• Communicates progress risks questions and technical findings clearly and promptly.
• Builds the knowledge and capability to complete increasingly complex assignments with less day-to-day direction over time.

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