The Engineering Technician serves as a liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, providing technical support, process documentation, training, and troubleshooting assistance to ensure production objectives are achieved. This role applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature while recognizing the need for occasional deviation from established practices.
As with all employees, the Engineering Technician will complete hazardous waste and chemical handling training upon hire and actively participate in ongoing environmental, health, and safety training programs.
For second shift positions, initial onboarding and training will be conducted on first shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support manufacturing operations by conducting engineering tests, process evaluations, and procedural control activities.
Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment issues; identify root causes and partner with Engineering to implement corrective actions.
Perform preventative maintenance (PM) activities on manufacturing equipment.
Execute production trials and assist Engineering with process validation, evaluation, and standardization efforts.
Conduct process control activities, including measurements, testing, and data collection.
Monitor manufacturing output and support failure analysis investigations.
Collect, analyze, and document process measurement data to support engineering decisions.
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
Monitor process control charts, maintain material movement spreadsheets, and communicate results to stakeholders.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD documentation.
Support training initiatives and provide instruction to manufacturing personnel on equipment, processes, and procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Follow all safety procedures related to chemical handling, hazardous waste management, and environmental compliance.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Job Complexity and Supervision
Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices and procedures.
Follows established procedures on routine work and requires instruction only on new assignments or unusual situations.
Exercises sound judgment within established guidelines and escalates issues when appropriate.
Works independently on routine assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and process-related issues.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and maintain situational awareness while operating heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment.
Strong mathematical, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends and outliers, and recommend improvements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and CAD files.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Education and Experience
Education
Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience
Typically requires 1–3 years of related manufacturing, technical, or engineering support experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, processes, or production operations preferred.
Previous equipment maintenance experience preferred but not required.
Experience with process control, troubleshooting, and data analysis preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to safely work around manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and production processes.
Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
Exposure to a manufacturing environment, including machinery, chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Responsibilities
Follow all company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
Safely handle, use, store, and dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Participate in required EHS and hazardous materials training.
Immediately report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TTM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Education and Experience
Education: AS in a technical field preferred, but not required
Experience: 3+ years of manufacturing experience. Previous equipment maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
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Compensation and Benefits
TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
