Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Company: Flextronics
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. Job Summary
Support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Engineering Technician located in US Illinois Buffalo Grove Reporting to the Engineering Service Manager, the Engineering Technician involves:

Shift: Day shifts 6am - 6pm, 3 days on, 4 days off Rotating shift.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support installation, testing and qualification of new equipment and equipment projects
• Provide on-site support at equipment suppliers' sites during machine build, debug, testing & qualification
• Established as an SME in assigned work area(s)
• Performs complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering tasks
• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collects data, analyzes results and implements procedures
• Document equipment issues and propose robust solutions
• Development of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
• Use of advanced problem-solving techniques to address issues with machines and processes
  • Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and controls systems
  • Experience in a technology-based industry, where automated assembly techniques are utilized
  • Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotics, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/TestThe experience we're looking to add to our team:
    • Support creation of engineering documentation required to implement changes and improvements
    • Excellent verbal and written skills
    • Support the training and development of other technicians
    • Support validation activities for new equipment and equipment updates
    • May direct other employees, functioning as a working supervisor with large scope of responsibility
    • Provide ongoing manufacturing support
    • Drive activities to improve OEE of equipment
    • Participate in engineering activities as required by engineering/project teamThe experience we're looking to add to our team:
      • BS in Engineering, Mechatronics training or equivalent experience.
      • Minimum 10 years' installation, maintenance & troubleshooting of complex manufacturing equipment. 5% travel required,
      • Minimum 2 years' experience manufacturing of medical devicesWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:
        • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
        • Life Insurance
        • Matching 401K
        • PTO
        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Employee discounts at local retailers Job Category Production Engineering
          Is Sponsorship Available?
          NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.

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