Senior Engineering Technician at Kforce Inc.
Brookfield, WI 53005
About the Job
- Main contact and owner of global advanced manufacturing engineering (GAME) lab
- Further develop lab space; Improving request system, creating a functional work environment, and building a world class lab for advanced manufacturing development
- Create proof-of-concept prototypes using small 3D prints; This involves understanding the design requirements, operating 3D printing machinery, and ensuring the prototype meets the required specifications
- Assist in scaling New Product Development (NPD) builds; This involves understanding the battery requirements, coordinating with the development team, and ensuring the successful execution of the builds
- Set up, maintain, and improve lab equipment; This includes ensuring the equipment is in good working condition, performing regular checks, and implementing improvements for efficiency
- Candidates must possess some level of mechanical knowledge and experience in the troubleshooting of automated equipment
- Perform battery tear downs to inspect and analyze the components; This helps in understanding the product's performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Perform cross-sectioning of batteries to analyze their internal structure; This helps in understanding the product's performance and identifying any internal issues
- Perform laser welding operations on various motor components, ensuring high-quality welds that meet specifications
- Perform software modifications to existing manufacturing machinery and process system PLC's HMI's and Data Collection systems
Requirements:
- Technical college graduate or equivalent with five years' experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Automation technical areas; PLC programming certificate or robot training a plus
- Robotic programming experience with Fanuc
- Camera programming experience a plus (Cognex, Keyence, or similar)
- Fundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Agility - Embraces change, domestic and international travel
- Passionate and Energetic - driven to be the best
- Entrepreneurial - Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs
- Drive for Results - Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments
- Team Oriented - embrace teams for overall business success
- Delivery - put theories into action
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations; Estimated yearly travel, 10%; Most trips will be contained into 1 week with possibilities of weekend travel
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds repeatedly to a height of 3-4 feet with possibility to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to learn technical material
- Ability to be interactive -hands on- with each upcoming engineering project
- LabVIEW, PLC, robotic, or python programming experience
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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