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Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Job Purpose:
Responsible for performing preventative maintenance, repairs, improvements, upgrades and installations on factory equipment. Working with Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing related data, improving and maintaining tool and process performance, and address issues to achieve process requirements and work to eliminate repetitive equipment downs. Equipment technician will operate production equipment and tools used for assembly and manufacturing of sockets and connectors. Technician must be able to follow guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to ensure tolerance and product specifications are met. Technician must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the manufacturing field. This individual must be able to work well with little supervision. Person will also learn other aspects of the manufacturing/production areas to become knowledgeable in auto-loading, device testing and our Quality System.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to identify, multi-task, and resolve multiple priority issues quickly and efficiently to improve overall equipment performance
• Ability to learn and understand process flow quickly and support the manufacturing engineering organization as needed
• Outstanding organizational, teaming, and troubleshooting skills on electrical and mechanical systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong collaborative skills in team environment
• Able to improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive tool break downs
• Monitor and analyze all related tool data, make recommendation and improvements to maintenance procedures
• Work with engineers to design and execute equipment improvement projects
• Able to clearly communicate machine status verbally in daily pass-down meetings
• Able to provide clear written communication to engineers and technicians on other shifts
• Assist the Manufacturing Engineers with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including writing change orders and deviations.
• Schedule, complete, and document routine maintenance on applicable manufacturing and test equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to Manufacturing Engineering.
• Assist with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment and process revisions.
• Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
• Understand Pneumatic and Hydraulic system.
• Ability to Program and Troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Keyence PLC
• Knowledge of injection molding and dimensional inspection techniques is highly preferred.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General educational, experience and competency requirements defined in current revision of the “Engineering Career Ladder”.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and tools to determine product adherence to specification  
• Good understanding of electronic, mechanical, and environmental test equipment, software and procedures.
• Knowledge of MIL-Spec and other Space/Defense/Aerospace/Medical industry specifications.
• General problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling tools for simple fixture design.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
• Follow Manufacturing Engineers direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed test plan.
• Strong problem-solving skills and efficient management of time and resources

Travel %: 0-10%

Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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