Engineering Technician Split/2nd Shift – Circuit Board Manufacturing
Location: Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Are you a technical professional who is looking to join an organization that invests in their associates’ professional development and well-being? Do you have experience reading schematics and wiring diagrams? If so, Kohler Power has an Engineering Technician opportunity in their circuit board manufacturing area that may be a fit!
Kohler Co., one of the largest power generator manufacturers in the world, has delivered energy solutions worldwide since 1920. Kohler offers power generation equipment for residential, industrial, mobile and marine applications as well as automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls and accessories. For more information about Kohler Co. and Kohler Power Systems, please visit www.kohlerpower.com.
Under the direction of the General Supervisor – Electronics, the Engineering Technician II – Electronics will be responsible for performing circuit board and controller repairs as identified throughout the manufacturing/testing process via test equipment and visual inspection per IPC Standards. This role will also need to learn and support/maintain the test equipment and test processes in assigned areas while working as part of a team to accomplish same goals and be a resource to help operators make continuous improvements to the department.
This position will work on 2d Shift/Split shift. This shift runs from approximately 12:30PM to 8:42PM with overtime as needed plus occasional Saturdays.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support to critical equipment and work closely with production team lead and support staff to ensure production problems are resolved in a timely fashion and with a sense of urgency.
- Circuit board and controller rework/repair for small day-to-day quantities along with potential larger quantity rework projects.
- Communicate trending product issues to other manufacturing support and design engineering staff.
- Support introduction of new product by assisting with IPC inspection and process definition.
- Perform routine maintenance and/or cleaning of manufacturing process equipment and test fixtures.
- Occasionally support build of new functional test fixtures given detailed instructions.
- Basic assistance/operation of AOI equipment along with rework/repair of failures identified in the process.
- Provide required support for ISO 9001. Work closely with ISO coordinating team and production employees to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 standards and update of work instructions.
- Work on teams and individually to devise and execute cost savings and continuous improvement projects to help operators and improve all aspects of the manufacturing/testing process.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and guide disposition of internal non-conforming product and discuss with other departments to ensure adequate manufacturing defect containment.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Ability to work flexible hours with potential support on other shifts.
Skills/Requirements
- Minimum two-year Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics or equivalent preferred or related experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators and other similar electronic equipment preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic testing and analysis to the component level required.
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams required.
- Microsoft Office experience required.
- Experience as an Engineering Technician in a circuit board manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification. Any other IPC certifications a plus.
- Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Soldering skills, including fine-pitch QFP/QFN and BGA rework a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement.