Engineering Technician II 35442

Join Cerebral Staffing, LLC on site at our client John Deere in Fargo, ND as an Engineering Technician!

Location: Fargo, ND

Duration of Role: One Year Plus

Pay: $38.50-$41.25/Hour

Hours: 2nd shift hours, 2p-10p M-F

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics hydraulics algorithms software etc.)
• Plans and executes engineering work for product validation and verification of significant parts of major projects or complete projects with well defined objectives.
• Responsible for problem identification and resolution corrective action tracking reliability analysis and verification/validation test plan development. Is a member of a product/project team.
• Provides guidance on test procedures to engineers and support personnel. 
• Designs schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs.
• Analyzes complex test data draws conclusions and summarizes reports acting as liaison between the Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) dept and product engineering. Performs analyses of customer data (i.e. warranty Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) customer satisfaction surveys Early Detection Problem Resolution (EDPR)).
• Plans and performs analytical and experimental work to obtain undefined operating loads and/or develop new test procedures.
• Gives work direction to test operators.
• Assists in developing and coordinating changes to product definition documents.
• Coordinates problem identification activities and tracks corrective action progress.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum one year of experience in electronics, manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers
• Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic components
• A thorough understanding of equipment and/or manufacturing methods (e.g., multimeters)
• Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause (e.g. Six Sigma)
• Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams
• Maintain necessary product and process records/documentation
• Ability to comprehend and use product/process component data sheets.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble products /manufacturing equipment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting to identify root cause
• Ability to maintain semi advanced lab/production equipment
• Ability to perform intermediate mechanical work
• Ability to train a manufacturing technician or production associate
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of ergonomics and proper manufacturing safety techniques

DESIRED:

• Three or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering
• Hands-on SMT soldering and intermediate troubleshooting abilities
• Good understanding of Six Sigma Job Purpose: Assist and support production through methods improvement, training, problem-solving, equipment repair, regular maintenance, equipment programming, process/work instruction development for products and equipment.
• Intermediate understanding of the printed circuit board and manufacturing assembly processes with the ability to respond to any common failures in the process with corrective action.
• Provide intermediate technical support to assigned production teams to assist/lead in the resolution of problems during manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain intermediate programs, processes, and assembly procedures for the manufacture of products with limited guidance of engineers.
• Assist/lead in the repair, setup, qualification, and maintenance of intermediate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic functions for a number of production equipment.

EDUCATION:

• A.S. in Electronics or a two-year technical diploma, equivalent military certification or equivalent experience