Prototype Technician

PURPOSE

•  This role is to provide engineering support in the form of manufacturing prototype components and modifying existing parts and assemblies within the organization. A successful candidate will be competent using a variety of fabrication equipment with a knowledge of tools and operating parameters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interpret internal and external customer requirements to meet desired outputs.
• Create prototypes based on engineering designs and specifications to meet quality standards and functional requirements.
• Communicate technical knowledge, specification, and direction to internal and external customers.
• Provide input to component designs in regard to manufacturability including troubleshooting issues.
• Setup and utilize a variety of fabrication equipment including CNC and manual machines.
• Utilize jigs, fixtures, and tooling to aid in the prototype manufacturing process.
• Recommend appropriate raw material selection for prototype components based on the engineering requirements and material availability.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and maximize up-time.
• Follow training and guidance on proper equipment usage, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Create and input data utilizing corporate management system software that include part process documentation.
•  Complete assigned tasks using predefined departmental processes.
• Hands on technical support for internal customers.
• Participate on a team to accomplish given tasks or processes.
• Travel mainly for the purpose of training. (minimal)
• All other duties as assigned.
• Record daily activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Capacity to work indoors in an office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Capability to lift objects or equipment weighing up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical aptitude to use basic hand tools in a laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel and/or attend meetings domestic and internationally outside of normal business hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High-School diploma and training in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience as determined by management utilizing internal SMC career development criteria.
• Novice understanding of the product development process.
• Novice understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as applied to the fabrication and inspection process.
• Novice understanding of common assembly processes.
• Competent ability to comprehend and interpret engineering specifications.
• Competent in setting up and executing all functions of CNC mills and lathes.
• Competent to edit G-code programs.
• Competent in setting up, operating, and executing all functions of manual fabrication equipment.
• Competent in mathematical and geometric calculations.
•  Novice at efficient use of time to effectively plan and execute multiple duties.
• Competent to utilize proper inspection equipment to verify part to print. (Calipers, micrometers, surface plate, height gage, etc.)
• Competent ability to communicate utilizing corporate office software.
• Novice ability to take verbal and/or written direction on tasks, training, or departmental / company policies.
• Competent ability to communicate, in English, with internal and external customers tactfully and professionally.
• 0+ years (preferred) relevant work experience.

For Internal use only: ENG001, ENG002, Machine001