POSITION SUMMARY

The Processing Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting injection molding improvements through adherence to established product design, scientific injection molding process, tooling, resin, and equipment. The key responsibility of this position is to work with AME group to develop injection molding processes for new and existing products and tooling, following standard practices found in scientific molding principles. The Injection Molding Process technician is responsible for assisting in specifying new injection molding cell equipment for manufacturing and developing robotic systems for removal of injection molded parts from the tool in the manufacturing process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of strength of materials, automation, thermoplastic and LSR injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma; Associate’s degree from an accredited college is preferred
• Scientific Injection Molding training or certification
• Understand the model: process, tooling, part design, materials, and equipment
• Previous experience in hands on manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work may be performed in a clean room environment
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Typically requires travel less than 25% of the time

• Operate and troubleshoot molding machinery and processes based on scientific injection molding principles
• Support Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development, process monitoring, and tool qualifications
• Perform Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development, process monitoring, new and existing tool factory acceptance trials, qualifications, and validations.
• Assist with the selection of Tool vendor
• Support project timelines for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities
• Close coordination within the resources assigned to the product family (Tool room, Molding Engineering, Quality Engineering)
• Report and document writing (Validations, EWO’s, Deviations, Change Requests, etc.)
• Assist with the selection of new and existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials
• Provide system support, documentation and implementation - Set Ups, Process Technicians, Quality, and Planning
• Responsible for selection and specification of new molding cell equipment (Machine, auxiliary equipment, EOAT)
• Responsible for selection of new and existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Responsible for PO’s from writing the requisition to the finale payment to vendor.
• Responsible for Mentoring and training of process technician
• Work on special assignments as they arise