Manufacturing Engineering Technician

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for repair, troubleshooting & maintenance of test and assembly equipment in INFICON’s production and lab facilities along with the build and test of product as it transitions from engineering development to full-rate production. This individual will need to possess good problem-solving skills and be a detail-orientated individual who can work well with the production technicians and the Manufacturing Engineering and the Automation & Test Engineering teams.  

Essential Job Duties

Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Support the production floor with repair and maintenance of existing production test equipment, including turbo molecular pumps, roughing pumps, high purity gas lines, leak valves, dosing valves, vacuum flanges & other components 

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, field wiring and field sensors 

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering and& Automation & Test Engineering group by assembling and testing various fixtures and test systems during the build and validation process prior to the production implementation of the fixtures & systems

• Work with our Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Automation & Test Engineering teams to learn how to build and test product in the Engineering Pilot phase of the New Product Development process 

• Provide input to the various Engineering teams on how to make INFICON product more manufacturable during the New Product Development process. 

• Assemble and/or test product in the Production Pilot phase of the New Product Development process and ensure a smooth transition to our production floor technicians in anticipation of future full-rate production 

• Work with the production floor and & the Manufacturing Engineering group on issues related to the production floor that tie back to the responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineering department, such as build & test procedures, fixtures and equipment 

• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering group on identifying and developing robust preventative maintenance processes for items on the production floor that currently lack the processes necessary for proper equipment health 

• Work to ensure both the internal & external customers are satisfied with the ream’s response in dealing with the inevitable issues that arise in a manufacturing organization 

• Work jointly on a near-daily basis with INFICON’s Production,  & Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Automation Test Engineering departments 

Behaviors

Behaviors necessary for this role include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Organized and logical individual who enjoys challenges and is a critical thinker

• An individual who enjoys and excels at troubleshooting & solving problems and is detail-orientated and organized in their approach to their daily responsibilities 

• An individual with a proven track record of being resourceful in solving the problems presented to them but with a high commitment of quality in their work and responsibilities 

• A personable individual who makes others feel comfortable to approach with a problem or issue and who can gain the trust of the individuals they interact with in the course of their interactions  

• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time 

• Establish credibility & trust from all levels of the organization 

Education and/or Experience

• Minimal requirement A.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Technology with 5+ years’ experience or equivalent 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a production/manufacturing environment 

• Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain production manufacturing equipment 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team structure & environment 

• Experience in high cleanliness, tight tolerance, and high mix manufacturing environments is preferred 

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $58k and $85k per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. 

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. 

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.