Manufacturing Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will work with assembly personnel, toolmakers and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot day-to-day production and assembly problems on current manufacturing production lines as well as setting up equipment and processes that require technical judgment. The technician is to own training criteria for production lines and is to verify that processes comply with current engineering documentation. Preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment will also be a focused task. The tech will also be responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and assisting in the implementation of process improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Able to perform basic technical tasks under the guidance of a more senior technician or supervisor
• Demonstrates ability to trouble shoot basic equipment and processes
• Demonstrates ability to understand and basic mechanical and electrical systems
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic administrative tasks such as filling out equipment forms and modifying process documentation within AtriCure’s documentation systems
• Sustains production processes, sets-up, maintains and verified production equipment, manages equipment calibration, and confirms production associates comply with training methods and documentation
• Monitors scrap rates, performs time-studies, and assesses process efficiencies. Communicates this information to manufacturing and operations management effectively
• Responds to manufacturing quality issues by conducting root cause investigations and identifies and implements corrective actions
• Assists Manufacturing Engineers in development of new processes and line layouts for new product roll-outs
• Develops process qualifications and properly documents all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements
• Identifies and implements manufacturing and product-related cost reduction opportunities by working with Manufacturing Engineering to develop related equipment and fixtures

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable worksite attendance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to travel 5%
• 0-7 years of experience in a comparable position
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications
• Assembly experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Written/Report writing skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Computer/Data Entry skills
• Problem solving / troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read technical specifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or Equivalent degree in technical field
• Inspection/Testing Experience
• Data Analysis Experience
• Chemical Experience
• Statistical Use Experience
• Engineering/Design Background

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families.  Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 15 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more.   Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria.  To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/benefits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Ability to travel 5%
0-7 years of experience in a comparable position
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications
Assembly experience
Mechanical Aptitude
Written/Report writing skills
Verbal communication skills
Computer/Data Entry skills
Problem solving / troubleshooting experience
Ability to read technical specifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate or Equivalent degree in technical field
Inspection/Testing Experience
Data Analysis Experience
Chemical Experience
Statistical Use Experience
Engineering/Design Background

Please visit https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/atricure to apply!