Senior Engineering Technician

3 weeks ago

Council Bluffs, United States Highline Aftermarket Full time

The Senior Engineering Technician (Maintenance) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and improvement of all plant manufacturing equipment and systems. The individual in this position will also recommend improvements to plant equipment and instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job.

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant manufacturing equipment.
  • Interact with computer software and hardware suppliers and manufacturers, and with suppliers and manufacturers of all plant manufacturing equipment and instrumentation.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to plant equipment and instrumentation.
  • Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair machine control PCs and PLCs.
  • Perform electrical wiring from low voltage through 480 volt, 3-phase.
  • Actively participate in and support company expansion, improvement, and cost reduction projects.
  • Manage or support-engineering projects, electronics upgrades, and controls obsolescence avoidance program.
  • Interact with IT to ensure manufacturing equipment and instrumentation effectively interfaces with corporate data systems and networks.
  • Program PLCs and equipment hand-shakes via direct or LAN connections.
  • Frequently and effectively use computers for the documentation, analysis, and communication of data.
  • Work with engineering team to develop electrical, instrumentation and controls products and systems to satisfy unique customer specifications, contracts, and new business development.
  • Create/review/modify electrical schematics, drawings, and I/O lists for various electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.
  • Support design and shop building of machine control systems.
  • Participate as necessary in equipment tests (including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)), assembly, installation, and set-up activities to ensure components and systems are conforming to engineering design standards and customer specifications.
  • Estimate engineering time, material costs and resources required for proposed projects.
  • Issue or request purchase orders and/or provide the Purchasing Department with technical guidance on electrical components, equipment, software, and services.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
  • Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
  • Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
  • Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location. Travel to vendor locations and to all Warren Distribution facilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities, including overnight stays.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Marginal Functions

Although not essential to the position, the individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested by management.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

An individual qualified for this job must be able to
  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Understand mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and interpret related engineering drawings.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers, fellow associates, and senior management.
  • Successfully reason, define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions to solve complex matters.
  • Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships
  • Operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
  • Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
  • Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
  • Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities and job knowledge.
  • Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations.
  • Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
  • Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
  • Use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Use good judgment when making decisions.
  • Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
  • Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, internal/external customers and vendors.
  • Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Certifications

  • At least 4 years of related work experience in engineering and manufacturing facilities, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
  • Journeyman Electrical License highly desired.

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