Mechatronics Technician I (12:00pm - 8:30pm)

Job Summary

The Mechatronics Technician I contributes to production performance in addition to equipment management and implementation. This role works with engineering and quality, supporting the production team in achieving established targets and assures customer satisfaction. The Mechatronics Technician I will modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical production performance and resources.
• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and optimizes machine performance for efficient production.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and interprets various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
• Understands quality standards and controls quality revisions and non-conformances.
• Coordinates machine enhancements and improvements with machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Designs mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD and coordinates purchases from local tooling suppliers.
• Completes machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
• Maintains spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
• Executes preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Works closely with all manufacturing personnel and provides technical support.
• Understands department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy.
• Follows necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
• Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement techniques to improve department targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field; Or 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Knowledge of and desire to work in a production environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other computer aided design program(s).
• Knowledge of Mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
• Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance or support.
• Readily handle and embrace change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
• Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
• Able to carry 20 pound/ 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
• Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
• Able to work a 6-day week, if required.
• Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
• Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 2 to 3 weeks.
• Regular and on-time attendance. 

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

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