Engineering Technician, Process

The Process Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting injection molding improvements through adherence to established product design, scientific injection molding process, tooling, resin, and equipment. The key responsibility of this position is to work with AME group to develop and validate injection molding processes including LSR and thermoplastic materials for new and existing products and tooling, following standard practices found in scientific molding principles. The Injection Molding Process technician is responsible for assisting in specifying new injection molding cell equipment for manufacturing and developing robotic systems for removal of injection molded parts from the tool in the manufacturing process. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot molding machinery and processes based on scientific injection molding principles
• Support AME Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development, process monitoring, and tool qualifications for both thermoplastic and LSR materials
• Perform AME Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development for both thermoplastic and LSR, process monitoring, new and existing tool factory acceptance trials, qualifications, and validations.
• Assist with the selection of Tool vendors
• Support project timelines for Validation (IQ/PD/OQ/PQ) activities
• Close coordination within the resources assigned to the product family (Tool room, Molding Engineering, Quality Engineering)
• Report and document writing (Validations, EWO’s, Deviations, Change Requests, etc.)
• Assist with the selection of new and existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials
• Provide system support, documentation and implementation - Set Ups, Process Technicians, Quality, and Planning
• Responsible for selection and specification of new molding cell equipment (Machine, auxiliary equipment, EOAT)
• Responsible for selection of new and existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Responsible for PO’s from writing the requisition to the final payment to vendor.
• Responsible for Mentoring and training of molding process technicians 
• Work on special assignments as they arise

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of strength of materials, automation, thermoplastic and LSR injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook

Education and Experience 

• Scientific Injection Molding training, RJG certification or similar required
• Previous experience in hands on manufacturing environment. Medical preferred
• High School diploma
• 5 years of experience in thermoplastic injection molding processing and troubleshooting
• 2 years of experience in LSR injection molding processing and troubleshooting
• Experience with injection molding material handling. Material set-up, drying, mixing colorant
• Previous experience of report and document writing for validation activities preferred
• Understand the model: process, tooling, part design, materials, and equipment
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college is preferred

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 25% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work may be performed in a clean room environment
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

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