Production Engineering Technician III

Interested in joining our Manufacturing Engineering team?
TA Instruments is hiring a Production Engineering Technician that will have the opportunity to support our Thermal Instrument manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement programs. In this position you will work independly and/or closely with Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve problems, implement product or process changes, and drive documentation practices to ensure product quality standards are maintained.

Perks of working for us!

State of the art manufacturing facility
• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays
• All benefits begin day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team environment
• Competitive pay

• Provides first line support to the manufacturing production floor for Thermal Analysis products, focusing on Simultaneous Thermal Analizer (SDT) & Thermomechanical Analizer (TMA).
• Provides guidance to Manufacturing Technicians and Assemblers by assisting, analyzing & troubleshooting of routine & non-routine production problems.
• Processes and reviews internal quality reports (Trackwise Quality Records) with goal of problem resolution and minimization of reoccurrence. Based on the investigation conclusions properly disposition existing and/or in-process material.
• Investigates and responds to external product complaints; analyzes complaint data to understand trends and problem frequencies for prioritization of longer-term solutions.
• Conducts or collaborates with others to conduct tests and failure analysis.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Engineers in proving out cost reductions by evaluating and testing engineering changes, reviewing material alternatives, etc.
• Reviews materials on hand and makes recommendations for disposition of existing inventory.
• Follows changes through the manufacturing process to ensure that changes are properly documented (ECR Process), and that procedures and checklists are properly updated or created.
• Interfaces with vendors on material design/quality issues, conducts 1^st article inspections as needed.
• Ability to work in an agile environment including cross-training accross multiple product lines.

Minimum of an Associate's degree at an accredited post-secondary school in electronics, engineering, engineering technology, or closely related technical field experience, or equivalent combination of education or instrumentational testing experience.
* 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of TA product lines is preferred.
* Knowledge of PC-based instrument control and data analysis.
* Ability to think critically and resolve issues related to routine & non-routine problems.
* Must be able to work independently and in team environment.
* Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring drawings & schematics.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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