Engineering Technician
On-siteWilsonville, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Support prototype builds for complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies in close coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. Manage Low-Rate Initial Production line activities including scheduling, line setup, resource coordination, and performance tracking. Maintain and oversee line assets including specialized tools, fixtures, and equipment necessary for prototype and early production phases. Implement 5S standards and own work instruction updates to ensure production documentation remains current. Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacturability efforts and identify tooling limitations or component fit/function concerns. Provide hands-on build support, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype and initial production phases while driving continuous improvement in processes and cycle time.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree
- Equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a technician role supporting NPI, prototype, or LRIP environments
- Direct experience working with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies
- Demonstrated ability to manage tools, fixtures, and equipment in a production or prototype setting
- Experience leading and sustaining 5S and lean manufacturing principles
- Skilled in reviewing and updating technical work instructions and related documentation
- Familiarity with DFM principles and participation in design reviews to provide production-focused feedback
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to document, communicate, and escalate issues clearly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems
- Must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce
- Must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Direct experience working with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies is strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems (e.g., Agile) is a plus
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