Job Description Position Purpose: The Manufacturing Engineering Technician plays a hands-on role in supporting and improving automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This position is ideal for a skilled problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting challenges and driving improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency. Essential Functions: * Manage Automation equipment in designated process areas. * Assist in new equipment installations. * Operate, maintain, and teach FANUC material handling, welding robots or related equipment. * Collaborate with the Plant Controls Engineer to use PLC and HMI programs to troubleshoot and improve the processes. * Lead engineering projects that support continuous improvements, increase throughput, or improve product quality of our processes. * Work with outside vendors to solve problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions. * Use Creo and AutoCAD modeling systems to design basic machine and layout improvements. * Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot equipment mechanically and electrically. * Support procedure and documentation creation/updates (WI, TPMs, PMs, 5S, ...) Education and Training: * Associates Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience * 2-5 years' experience in related field Minimum Qualifications: * Must be able to understand and troubleshoot through use of PLC programs. * Must have robotic programming experience. FANUC a plus * Basic understanding and exposure to 3D modeling and drawing using CAD software * Welding or Machining knowledge is a plus * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications * Strong communication and project organization abilities * Ability to manage multiple tasks at once * Exhibit strong mechanical and electrical aptitude * Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills Physical Demands: * Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp * Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching * Occasional forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing * Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs including machine parts, parts boxes, equipment, and tool bag. * Able to cover different shifts or work a weekend based on production overtime needs or engineering/maintenance projects * Travel: Minimal, depending on project or training needs. Environmental Conditions: * Work Environment: Manufacturing. * Lighting: Adequate. * Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year. Behavioral Traits: * Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches * Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view * Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved <