Manufacturing Engineering Technician Level 1-3

Trust Automation

Trust Automation is a government contractor and has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the MFGE Technician is to leverage technical expertise and hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience towards 1) the development of processes and improvements for new products and 2) the sustainment and improvement of existing products. This position is divided into three classifications: Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1,2,3. The compensation pay band includes and is based on level of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Level 1 is an introductory level of MFGE status within Trust Automation, with the path for increased experience and autonomy under the supervision of the MFGE Manager, with peer mentoring by other MFGE personnel, and in collaboration with other departments within Operations and Engineering.

Level 2 is an intermediate level of MFGE status within Trust Automation, with increasing accountability and ability to operate independently.  In comparison to Level 1, there is less direct supervision under the MFGE Manager, and more time assigned towards direct collaboration within IPTs (Integrated Product Teams) and higher level stakeholders within Operations and Engineering.

Level 3 is the highest level of MFGE Technician and is defined by the ability to independently develop and implement plans for solutions and improvements to process and products, to monitor status of those plans, and to report updates and deviations to those plans to the MFGE Manager. By using the skillsets acquired within MFGE, this role becomes more of a mentoring and delegation of technical and process development skillsets to newer MFGE technicians, MFG personnel, and allows autonomy in working with all other departments as a key product stakeholder.  This role culminates the growing knowledge base of all aspects within Trust’s product realization process along with significant technical expertise in the assembly, testing, and operation of a product, to result in independent assessments and comprehensive proposals for lean improvements to that product.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed below apply to two different functional disciplines: mechanical and electrical.  For the most part, the responsibilities are the same across the two disciplines for this job description, but when the tools and skillsets are different, they will be noted.

• During Prototype and LRIP (Low-Rate, Initial Production) Phases serve as a technician resource (labor) for Engineering teams and Engineering Program management, as assigned by the MFGE Manager.
• Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies with minimal/no supervision.
• Perform validation of the design and/or the materials used for a product’s assembly and test steps, based on collaboration with ENG and MFGE personnel.
• Assist in the design of, and build, assembly/test fixtures designed by internal and external customers.  Develop and sustain preventative maintenance plans and schedules for those fixtures.
• Support the MFGE Manager and other MFGE personnel in devising part and product solutions by performing assembly/disassembly or testing tasks with an eye for improvements and incorporation of lean principles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues during prototype and LRIP phases and work with MFG to solve production-related assembly or testing problems.
• Serve as a technician backup for Manufacturing during labor shortages.
• Build, test, and document production and test cables based on requirements defined by internal and external customers.
• Train Manufacturing and MFGE personnel on assembly (mechanical) or test (electrical) techniques for specific products and their subassemblies (mechanical assemblies or PCBAs).
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators.  Offer initial solutions and support the development of improvement plans with MFGE and other departments like Quality and Document Control.
• Apply configuration management principles (e.g. revision control rules) at Trust.
• Perform tasks under ISS tool control:  NCR, IRO, CI (Continuous Improvement), Deviation, DCO (Document Change Order).
• Record work performed to allow development of formalized, repeatable, and reliable work and/or test instructions.
• Participate in interdepartmental processes such as Drawing Release, Work Instruction Release, FW Release.
• Create data for ERP/MRP implementation regarding Work Order planning and confer with Configuration Specialists and Planners for accurate Production Lists and part master records.
• Create and/or edit mechanical part and assembly drawings in Solidworks (mechanical).
• Create and/or edit electrical component and assembly drawings/schematics in Altium or OrCAD (electrical).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma and 5-10 years experience in a related manufacturing engineering technician role.
• Ability to create electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and machining/shop equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Experience with Solidworks (mechanical).
• Experience with Altium or OrCAD (electrical).
• Strong component level troubleshooting skills in both Analog and Digital circuits and cabling (electrical).
• Programing skills at hardware level (electrical).
• Knowledge of ATE equipment software & solutions (electrical).
• Professional written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Experience with MRP/ERP.
• Good arithmetic and logic ability. 
• Training Requirement:
1. J-STD-001 for soldering workmanship (electrical)
2. Work toward understanding the AS9100C standard(s)

• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $24.90 - $44.35 Hourly