Engineering Technician I

Description

Why Join Us:  When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

With comprehensive services ranging from PCBA, subsystem integration, to full-box build, we support our clients throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our $500 million organization, with 1,400 dedicated employees, boasts a global manufacturing presence, including sites in the U.S. and Vietnam.

At Spartronics, the Engineering Technician role supports engineering processes that drive efficient production of electronic components/circuit boards for military, defense, and medical applications using surface mount and plated through-hole technology. Technicians will partner with Process engineers to focus on machine programming and general manufacturing with first pass quality.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop new programs for machines used in manufacturing, including but not limited to: Surface Mount Equipment, Plated Through-Hole Equipment and Router/Depanel Machines
• Complete tasks and assignments within the Spartronics policies and procedures 
• Support engineers with complex technical assignments and routine engineering tasks
• Review of new work instructions/visual aids for manufacturability
• Ensure all machine programs are in place prior to production runs
• Responsible for corrective actions associated with machine programs
• Assist in identification and resolution of equipment/process related defects by partnering with the machine operators
• Offer recommendations for process improvement purchasing/ordering tooling and controlling material inventory
• Develop and troubleshoot thermal profiles
• Assistance with New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Assistance with Preventative Maintenance and repair activities
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required:

• Associate degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience (3+ years)
• Should be familiar with reading and manipulating multiple data formats
• Computer skills such MS Office, Aegis and Arena

Preferred:

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to work autonomously with good time management
• Understanding of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 desired

Key Metrics and Focus Areas:

• Component Attrition
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• First Pass and False Call Yields
• Escape and Defect analysis 

Due to ITAR regulations you must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder. We can not provide Visa sponsorships.

Join Our Journey:  If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win as one, while we build products lives depend on.
Our Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: 
  • Medical insurance plans - options include: 1 PPO plan and 2 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental insurance plans - options include: a Standard plan and a Buy-up plan which includes adult orthodontia
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) – options include: Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness program
• Time Off:
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
• Retirement Planning:
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employer matching contributions (50% to every dollar up to 6%)
  • Employees 18 years of age and older are eligible
• Financial Security:
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company paid) at 1-times your annual salary, with options to increase coverage amounts
  • Basic Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (company paid), with the options to increase coverage amounts
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance plans at a group discount
• Professional Development:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufactur