Process Engineering Technician - Harness

SUMMARY

The Process Engineering Technician assists Engineering in the on boarding of exciting new programs supporting the Mil-Aero, Defense, and Space sector customers through product development, creating & maintaining work instructions, qualification testing, prototype construction, customer return resolutions and process/productivity improvements. This role supports plant safety, product quality, manufacturing/prototype order on-time delivery, and continuous improvement projects within their assigned area of responsibility. The role requires strong collaboration and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completion of 1st build and New Product Introduction in accordance with customer requirements
• Set up and operate equipment such as molding/potting equipment, solder stations, electronic or pneumatic crimp tooling, and test equipment, as necessary for prototype constructions, product development and process/productivity improvements.
• Understand and interpret product/work order requirements, product inspection techniques and test procedures
• Review of customer data packets: drawings, parts lists, specifications, and manufacturing standards
• Support production operators through clarification and demonstration of documentation, process, and procedures
• Observe production runs for compliance with proper methods and procedures.
• Participate in value stream team, productivity, product quality, safety, and waste meetings/projects
• Compile, analyze, and summarize process data
• Creation of Standard Work documentation to support production
• Involvement in continuous improvement exercises and projects to meet metric expectations
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

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 to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee is to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - listed as minimum requirements, relevant job experience and performance history are essential considerations for advancement

Level

Title

Min Exp

(typical)

Description

I

Engineering Technician I

0-3 years

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-year of CIT DSC Technician experience or Lead OJT

OR High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-year external cable & wire harness technician job experience

OR AA/AAS degree, no technician job experience required

II

Engineering Technician II

3-5 years

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND 3-5 years of experience in a cable & wire harness engineering technician role

OR BS degree in technical discipline (excluding BSEE or BSME), no technician job experience required

III

Engineering Technician III

5+ years

High school diploma or general education degree AND 5+ years of experience in a cable & wire harness engineering technician role

OR

BS degree in a technical discipline (excluding BSEE or BSME), 3+ years of technician job experience required

OR

BSME or BSEE degree, no technician job experience required

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, wire schematics, and technical documentation
• Ability to use appropriate tooling and manufacturing processes to build cable and wire harnesses in accordance with customer specifications and expectations
• Ability to apply algebraic and statistical tools for analysis of product and process
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to use of MS Office software including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Ability to use project management tools such as a charter and Smartsheet
• Possess hands-on experience with various solder, crimp, banding & securing tooling

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience and/or certification with IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, Space Addendum and/or NASA 8739.4
• Knowledge of electrical testing for continuity, open/short, miss-wire, insulation resistance, HIPOT
• Cirris test equipment
• Milliohm bond testing
• Multimeter
• Ability to read and interpret wire schematics
• Hands-on experience with soldering and crimping of wires and interconnect devices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required, i.e. close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

This is an air-conditioned facility with many pieces of equipment that produce heat. The following are potential items encountered: fumes, dust, noise, hazardous/toxic chemicals. Appropriate training is provided and documented based on job placement that complies with OSHA and EPA regulations.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toed shoes and clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses are required for the job.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of ACIT.

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