Engineering Technician

  The Engineering Technician I perform engineering activities required to support, monitor, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes and products. The engineering technician will provide technical support for the manufacturing area to which they are assigned (cable, assembly, plating, etc.).   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provide technical support and oversight to production to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goals. Resolve production issues using root cause analysis and establishing corrective actions. Builds, tests, and evaluates engineering samples and prototypes. Utilizes lean manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce waste (Standard work, 5S, Flow, Kanban systems, etc.) Participate in continuous improvement activities related to production processes. Participate in sustaining engineering activities (process and router updates). Oversee R&D production runs to validate new manufacturing processes. May perform technical training for specific tasks and require associated certifications (ex., J-STD-001, etc.) Develops/maintains/updates Work instructions and other related documentation. Performs advanced electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing to qualify and validate product performance.   *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*   SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.   QUALIFICATIONS  To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational school. 1+ years of experience manufacturing or testing microwave cables or related products/processes or an associate degree in Electronic Technology or a similar discipline with less than 1 year of experience. Manufacturing experience in a custom make-to-order environment. Formal Problem-Solving Training (RCA, PDCA, 8D, etc.) preferred.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Active IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification at the manager's discretion and may be specific to work location.   LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language preferred. Shift 1st   Work Environment Typically, in a manufacturing or textile production setting, the role may involve shift work, overtime, and weekend schedules depending on production needs. The environment can be noisy, require repetitive motions, and involve handling of materials and equipment. In essence, a Machine Braider Specialist ensures that braiding processes are efficient, products meet quality standards, and operations run safely and smoothly   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products.  It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations.  This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol CIT.   TRAVEL 0% - 10%