Engineering Technician - Manufacturing

Position Summary

This role is working with Engineering to coordinate all production and post processing activities. The Engineering Technician will create CNC code that performs a capable, repeatable process, perform process troubleshooting, process improvements, validations, qualifications, and change control. 

Key Responsibilities: 

•    Interpret print and models, create CNC programs and set up machines to produce the component for Swiss or Milling machine centers
•    Develop a process that is capable, cost effective and sustainable 
•    Write work instructions and procedures to support the process
•    Full understanding of G-code
•    Advocate and implement the highest quality standards and LEAN principles
•    Assess and communicate technical specifications to all departments 
•    Identify and complete continuous improvement projects
o    Cycle time reduction
o    Perishable tooling selection and cost reduction
•    Create and coordinate engineering tests
•    Perform quality assurance tests to ensure specification compliance
•    Assist/or develop in the development of tool design and CNC programming 
•    Modify through change control, BOM/BOO within the ERP system
•    Assist with all costing and quoting functions – for tooling
•    Resolve daily manufacturing issues per LEAP structure
•    Maintain machining and secondary operational processes
•    All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

•    2 – 3 years of experience in technical field
•    Experience with CAD and CAM software – preferably Solid works, NX and Esprit
•    Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially word and excel
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:    

•    Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex parts
•    Experience in a precision manufacturing shop environment
•    LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application
•    Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
•    Ability to travel between LISI sites as needed

Health, Safety & Environment responsibilities and skills: 

•    Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
•    Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :
o    Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
o    Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
o    Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
•    Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
•    Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
•    Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
•    To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

•    Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
•    Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about occasionally
•    Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 pounds occasionally
•    Exposed to typical machine shop physical hazards occasionally
•    Travel by air or car occasionally

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $38-$44/ Hour 
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.
Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.
Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.