Engineering Technician

Description Kyocera International, Inc. has an opening for an Engineering Tech in Plymouth, MI! Apply today and interview this week! If you have the experience noted below and want to work with an innovative team and great company, apply today! Pay starts at $19 per hour and goes up, depending on experience! (Actual base pay based onfactorssuch as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills) With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!Check out our profile video! Look at these PERKS! Competitive pay, benefits, and hours 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start 401(k) with company match Pension Plan! Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens! We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making. The Engineering Technician will provide a variety of support to production, quality, and engineering teams. They will be responsible for the improvement and implementation of procedures throughout the plants and will be involved in technique cards, testing, implementation and scoping of projects. This position will assist with the setup of new production systems and may train machinists, operators and inspectors. The Engineering Technician must have strong trouble shooting skills and knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes and calibration tools. What you'll do: Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing methods, process sequences, work instructions, and other documentation used in the production of finished products. Follow established processes and build prototype-level products to meet customer quality and delivery requirements. Support the startup, operation, improvement, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve productivity while maintaining quality standards. Perform engineering tests, analytical and diagnostic evaluations, and DOE activities as directed by Engineering. Inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet specifications and tolerances, including dispositioning rejected parts when needed. Perform complex setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, and calibration of mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues and support root cause and corrective action activities using tools such as 8D and 5 Why analysis. Coordinate onsite equipment repairs and work with outside contractors or subcontractors as needed. Lead small projects and take ownership of assigned results with guidance from Engineering or senior-level technicians. Work closely with manufacturing employees,