Engineering Assistant - Programming & Electronics

Company Description

Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise brand unites the companies under a single identity with one purpose: To deliver the innovation customers require, with solutions that create inspiring, efficient and safe environments.  Current products dramatically improve lighting quality, reduce energy demand to support cleaner air, and have become synonymous with reimagined physical spaces. The history of the company demonstrates decades of trusted quality and reliability. Current's portfolio includes 35 industry-leading product brands each offer a unique value proposition.  Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

Job Description

Support manufacturing engineering in the development, testing, and production of current and new manufacturing processes. Collaborate with other engineers and workers to design, develop, test, and improve manufacturing processes. Be very comfortable working with electronics, sensors, switches, reading, debugging, and writing computer code (various languages). Be able to modify and write programs to support manufacturing processes (testers, driver programmers, mechanical and electronics manufacturing). Be able to troubleshoot processes and adjust programs / sensors accordingly. Interact with production personnel to improve processes, teach new processes, and understand issues.

Qualifications

• A 2-year associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering or computer programming, or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed.
• Ability to develop and test effective automated and manual systems.
• Ability to perform basic ERP navigation to look up bills of material, work orders, part locations, block inventory and retrieve engineering drawings.
• Ability to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems.
• Ability to write and work with machine control software and modify programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design.
• Well-versed in relevant software (e.g., CAD, MS Office)
• Proven initiative as a self-starter.  Perform with minimal supervision, positive attitude, strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgement.
• Obtain appropriate mobile equipment license for the position.
• Must be willing to continue professional learning and gain expertise in programming, mechanical and electronic manufacturing processes and/or related technologies.

This is an Interview position. Due to the nature and complexity of the position, external candidates will be considered for this position.

The position will be on the 1st shift from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; however, the work hours may be modified to help cover the 2nd shift as needed from 3:30 pm – 12 am.

Additional Information

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com