Equipment engineering technician job description
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Equipment engineering technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in equipment engineering technician job postings.
Sample equipment engineering technician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical.
- Hands-on experience with industrial production equipment.
- Familiarity with CAD software.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
Sample required equipment engineering technician soft skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Detail-oriented mindset.
Equipment engineering technician job description example 1
North American Lighting equipment engineering technician job description
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Date: Sep 26, 2022
Location: Paris, IL, US, 61944
Company: North American Lighting
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for an Equipment Engineering Technician - III to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on assistance to Equipment Engineering in setting-up, fine-tuning, and maintaining production equipment. Additionally, they will provide support at both production facilities and equipment vendors to establish and maintain capability for production equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
+ Provides technical support in the set-up of new production equipment.
+ Assists Equipment Engineers in troubleshooting processes and production equipment.
+ Establishes programs for new glue and screw robot applications during equipment set-up.
+ Writes and de-bugs PLC and touch screen programming for new production equipment.
+ Designs electrical and pneumatic schematics for new production equipment.
+ Provides technical support for equipment and manufacturing trials.
Requirements
Your Background
+ Associate's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 3 to 5 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment OR
+ High School Diploma or GED plus 5 to 8 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in hot plate welding and vibration welding is preferred.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Location: Paris Plant
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
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Date: Sep 26, 2022
Location: Paris, IL, US, 61944
Company: North American Lighting
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for an Equipment Engineering Technician - III to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on assistance to Equipment Engineering in setting-up, fine-tuning, and maintaining production equipment. Additionally, they will provide support at both production facilities and equipment vendors to establish and maintain capability for production equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
+ Provides technical support in the set-up of new production equipment.
+ Assists Equipment Engineers in troubleshooting processes and production equipment.
+ Establishes programs for new glue and screw robot applications during equipment set-up.
+ Writes and de-bugs PLC and touch screen programming for new production equipment.
+ Designs electrical and pneumatic schematics for new production equipment.
+ Provides technical support for equipment and manufacturing trials.
Requirements
Your Background
+ Associate's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 3 to 5 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment OR
+ High School Diploma or GED plus 5 to 8 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in hot plate welding and vibration welding is preferred.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Location: Paris Plant
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
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Equipment engineering technician job description example 2
Tesla equipment engineering technician job description
The Team
The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla's technology to reduce cost and complexity. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports validation of both vehicle and energy programs across engineering and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of Tesla's business and really feel the impact of Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
The Role
In this role, you'll use your technical expertise to execute test plans for highly complex platforms (e.g., validating the interaction of multiple pieces of equipment at the networking, and diagnose highly complex hardware or software issues using your deep knowledge of component design characteristics. You'll also consult on testing issues with Engineering and vendors and manufacturers.
The right candidate will apply first principles thinking, lead through influence, adhere to organizational processes, and balance competing company/team priorities. You must be a relentless communicator (written and verbal) to clearly state the next steps needed to keep actions on track. Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and JIRA is preferred.
Responsibilities
+ Operating, and collaborating with technicians to assist in troubleshooting high-power, high-speed electro-mechanical equipment used for testing electric motors, drive units, vehicles, energy and charging products
+ Commission test equipment and be the bridge handing off fully validated products to internal customers
+ Instrument and design test systems
+ Acquire, maintain, and secure tools and calibrated devices
+ Create and update Bill of Materials of new products and revisions
+ Develop and document test procedures for prototype mechanical/electrical assemblies
+ Prototype of wire harnesses and cables
Requirements
+ Experienced and comfortable working with high voltage and high-speed rotating systems
+ Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
+ Ability to perform QC on parts made to specific to engineering specifications
+ Materials organization
+ Ability to rework, repair and modify SMT PCB's down to 0201 package size
+ Basic understanding of analog/digital circuits
+ Ability to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn prototype boards
+ Navigate PCB layout files and create detailed rework instructions if necessary
+ Working experience with various logging and analytics frameworks (Lab VIEW)
+ Ability to test and troubleshoot automation frameworks from the ground up
+ Strong interpersonal and communications skills
+ Excellent communication, with the ability to collaborate with groups of individuals to deliver solutions
+ Open-minded self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment, and to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, adapt, improvise and problem solve
+ Demonstrated record of success working in a high pressure, tight deadline situation
+ Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment transitioning conceptual designs to launched products
+ Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
Desired Experience
+ CE/EE or equivalent technical field or work experience.
+ 2+ years demonstrated hands-on work experience in related field/environment with a level of responsibility.
+ Experience with Catia V5 / V6, Altium, Eplan, Jira, and Confluence.
+ Strong system debugging skills
+ Experience with hardware testing and automation
+ Ability to triage and debug hardware systems issues
+ Hands on experience with scripting (Shell, Perl, Tcl or Python)
+ Basic knowledge of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
+ Detail & process oriented with good documentation skills
+ Good communication, organized skills, and desire to learn new challenges
The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla's technology to reduce cost and complexity. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports validation of both vehicle and energy programs across engineering and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of Tesla's business and really feel the impact of Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
The Role
In this role, you'll use your technical expertise to execute test plans for highly complex platforms (e.g., validating the interaction of multiple pieces of equipment at the networking, and diagnose highly complex hardware or software issues using your deep knowledge of component design characteristics. You'll also consult on testing issues with Engineering and vendors and manufacturers.
The right candidate will apply first principles thinking, lead through influence, adhere to organizational processes, and balance competing company/team priorities. You must be a relentless communicator (written and verbal) to clearly state the next steps needed to keep actions on track. Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and JIRA is preferred.
Responsibilities
+ Operating, and collaborating with technicians to assist in troubleshooting high-power, high-speed electro-mechanical equipment used for testing electric motors, drive units, vehicles, energy and charging products
+ Commission test equipment and be the bridge handing off fully validated products to internal customers
+ Instrument and design test systems
+ Acquire, maintain, and secure tools and calibrated devices
+ Create and update Bill of Materials of new products and revisions
+ Develop and document test procedures for prototype mechanical/electrical assemblies
+ Prototype of wire harnesses and cables
Requirements
+ Experienced and comfortable working with high voltage and high-speed rotating systems
+ Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
+ Ability to perform QC on parts made to specific to engineering specifications
+ Materials organization
+ Ability to rework, repair and modify SMT PCB's down to 0201 package size
+ Basic understanding of analog/digital circuits
+ Ability to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn prototype boards
+ Navigate PCB layout files and create detailed rework instructions if necessary
+ Working experience with various logging and analytics frameworks (Lab VIEW)
+ Ability to test and troubleshoot automation frameworks from the ground up
+ Strong interpersonal and communications skills
+ Excellent communication, with the ability to collaborate with groups of individuals to deliver solutions
+ Open-minded self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment, and to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, adapt, improvise and problem solve
+ Demonstrated record of success working in a high pressure, tight deadline situation
+ Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment transitioning conceptual designs to launched products
+ Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
Desired Experience
+ CE/EE or equivalent technical field or work experience.
+ 2+ years demonstrated hands-on work experience in related field/environment with a level of responsibility.
+ Experience with Catia V5 / V6, Altium, Eplan, Jira, and Confluence.
+ Strong system debugging skills
+ Experience with hardware testing and automation
+ Ability to triage and debug hardware systems issues
+ Hands on experience with scripting (Shell, Perl, Tcl or Python)
+ Basic knowledge of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
+ Detail & process oriented with good documentation skills
+ Good communication, organized skills, and desire to learn new challenges
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Equipment engineering technician job description example 3
Applied Materials equipment engineering technician job description
Applied Materials is shaping future tech trends by turning breakthrough ideas into reality. Our expertise in materials engineering is the foundation that computers, mobile devices and flat panel displays products touched daily by billions of people all over the world are built on. Join us and become a part of the next wave of engineering that makes possible AI/ML, big data, autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, IoT and more.
In the Office of the CTO, we are focused on bringing Applied Materials innovations to new and adjacent markets. Our Engineered Optics team is creating new super thin (sub micron) optical surfaces based on nanometer-sized structures on transparent substrates (known as metasurface based optics or flat optics), which manipulate light in the deep sub wavelength domain and enable previously impossible capabilities. These components will be the most fundamental change in optics in hundreds of years and could be deployed in AR/VR devices, cameras, projectors, sensors, and a host of yet to be imagined opportunities there is endless potential.
Our dedicated and talented team is working to perfect this new technology. If youre an entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic engineer who is willing to learn and challenge yourself in creating cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the field of optics we want you to be a part of our team.
We are seeking a full-time Equipment Engineering Technician with 2 + years of experience working on LITHOGRAPHY equipment, e.g. litho tracks and scanners.
**Key Responsibilities**
Perform periodic and corrective maintenance on litho equipment according to equipment manufacturer recommendations
Performs complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.
Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
May work from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.
Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.
Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines. Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead".
**Functional Knowledge**
+ Lithography equipment experience is required
+ Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work
**Business Expertise**
+ Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
**Leadership**
+ May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
**Problem Solving**
+ Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
**Impact**
+ Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
**Interpersonal Skills**
+ Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
\#LI
**Qualifications**
**Education:**
Associate's Degree
**Skills**
**Certifications:**
**Languages:**
**Years of Experience:**
4 - 7 Years
**Work Experience:**
**Additional Information**
**Travel:**
No
**Relocation Eligible:**
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In the Office of the CTO, we are focused on bringing Applied Materials innovations to new and adjacent markets. Our Engineered Optics team is creating new super thin (sub micron) optical surfaces based on nanometer-sized structures on transparent substrates (known as metasurface based optics or flat optics), which manipulate light in the deep sub wavelength domain and enable previously impossible capabilities. These components will be the most fundamental change in optics in hundreds of years and could be deployed in AR/VR devices, cameras, projectors, sensors, and a host of yet to be imagined opportunities there is endless potential.
Our dedicated and talented team is working to perfect this new technology. If youre an entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic engineer who is willing to learn and challenge yourself in creating cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the field of optics we want you to be a part of our team.
We are seeking a full-time Equipment Engineering Technician with 2 + years of experience working on LITHOGRAPHY equipment, e.g. litho tracks and scanners.
**Key Responsibilities**
Perform periodic and corrective maintenance on litho equipment according to equipment manufacturer recommendations
Performs complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.
Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
May work from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.
Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.
Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines. Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead".
**Functional Knowledge**
+ Lithography equipment experience is required
+ Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work
**Business Expertise**
+ Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
**Leadership**
+ May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
**Problem Solving**
+ Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
**Impact**
+ Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
**Interpersonal Skills**
+ Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
\#LI
**Qualifications**
**Education:**
Associate's Degree
**Skills**
**Certifications:**
**Languages:**
**Years of Experience:**
4 - 7 Years
**Work Experience:**
**Additional Information**
**Travel:**
No
**Relocation Eligible:**
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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