Senior Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift - Starting at $28.01/hr + $1.50/hr Shift Premium

Location: Portage, Michigan

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

3rd Shift: Mon – Fri 10:00PM - 6:30AM, Weekend Coverage as needed

What you will do: 

As a Senior Engineering Technician you will be independently responsible for providing technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker Medical Plant. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day production and project execution as it relates to process development, equipment downtime, process improvements and equipment commissioning, as well as the following below:

• Document safety and actively lead 6S concerns within immediate area and plant-wide production area

• Work closely with engineering and operation teams to recommend, specify and implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment purchases

• Document results of all projects, providing in depth analysis on improvements and opportunities and communicates to team leader and team members as needed

• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications

• Specify tooling for new or existing processes, work closely with MPLs to guide orders and tooling sustainment

• Consult and act as liaison of operations and engineering team with advanced operations to design and plan solutions for implementing new technology on production floor

• Train employees on fabrication processes and inspects/tests results and applicants, as needed

• Support Day-to-day production in operations via technical troubleshooting, problem solving and advising on equipment tooling, operation (PLC controlled custom equipment)

• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, PPAPs

What you will need:

Required Qualifications:

• High School or GED

• Proficiency in the use of calibrated devices and in the reading of detailed mechanical prints
• Minimum of 3 or more years' of controls experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of manufacturing, controls, maintenance, or engineering technician experience.
• Experience independently troubleshooting automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience supporting equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, and production reliability.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Python, SQL, or Minitab.
• Welding, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Prior off-shift, overnight, or weekend manufacturing experience.

 

$28.01 - $38.75 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.

 

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.