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Engineering Technician

Sharpservices (Sharp)

About Sharpservices (Sharp)

  • We’re part of a team where ideas spark change.
  • At Sharp we embrace innovation; we are open to new technology and new thinking.
  • Each day we volunteer ideas, ask questions, and encourage others to do the same - always trying to make things better.

Responsibilities

  • Our culture celebrates learning and we expand our skills and gain new knowledge with every project and initiative.
  • Technician designs, develops, fabricates, installs and qualifies and tests packaging machinery and inspection equipment.
  • Specializing in mechanical fabrication, prototyping, CAD machine development and/or PLC control systems, Stepper/Servo drive systems, electronic circuitry, and Robotic systems.
  • Applies knowledge of mechanical and control engineering technology, under direction of engineering staff.
  • Conducts special projects such as the installation and evaluation of new or modified equipment, experimental projects, recommendations, documentation, and resolutions.
  • Designs electrical/mechanical systems and equipment for the facility and to support
  • Sharp's production requirements. • Capable of advanced troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mechanical and electrical control systems. • Uses CAD and Solid Modeling systems to design electro-mechanical equipment and generate mechanical schematics. • Designs advanced control systems utilizing advanced PLC coding techniques and/or incorporating advanced motion control and robotic systems. • Thorough understanding of Allen Bradly PLC’s including Logix500, 5000, and Panel View software • Understanding of multiple program languages ranging from C, Basic, java script, and more a plus. • Experience with B&R systems and use of Automation Studio and HMI development a plus • Designs and codes interfaces ranging from basic HMI’s to advanced IPC’s • Use of electronic theory to develop circuitry and devices to aid and advance machine control. • Experience and use of robotic systems including ABB, and Universal Robotics. • Experience in vision inspection systems and their underlying principles. • Capable of utilizing and or creating electrical schematics with a firm understanding of the concepts and principles of machine wiring. • Capable of utilizing electrical schematics, PLC logic and mechanical prints to diagnose equipment. • Excels in the use of hand tools e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, drills, taps, dies, reamers, punches, saws, gear pullers, chain breakers, etc. • Capable of utilizing large power tools e.g., Band saws, Drill press, Milling station, Table saws, etc. • History of mechanical concepts and design of manufacturing equipment including,
  • Form fill machines, cartoners, and conveyor systems a plus. • Application of advanced mechanical principles to develop unique means of control and processing of components. • Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products, such as packaging equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. • Develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources and equipment. • Formulate and define technical scope, specifications and objectives of project.

Requirements

  • Two-year College or technical degree in related Engineering Technology fields with a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training in setting-up, and operating production equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Working experience with all listed Skills and Duties above.
  • Familiarity with all department procedures and production systems related to a production/manufacture environment preferably.
  • Essential are direct experience in troubleshooting manufacturing lines; ability to plan and coordinate projects; strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred attributes include working knowledge of applied manufacturing engineering principles; industry experience in food or pharmaceutical and experience working in FDA/cGMP