Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Nikon Metrology, Inc. – Maple Grove, Minnesota

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Position Summary: The technical services group is responsible for the assembly, integration, testing, installation, maintenance, training and support of the Avonix industrial x-ray imaging systems. Area of responsibilities are divided into levels. Levels 1, 2, and 3 primarily focus on factory production. Level 4 supports final production testing and focuses on installation, maintenance and customer support.

Areas of Responsibility – Level 2:

Will include, but not limited to the following:

• Assembly of mechanical and electrical subcomponents.
• Integration of subcomponents
• Machine build.
• Electrical wiring and terminations.
• Quality inspections.
• Basic machine startup and trouble shooting.
• PLC program loading, testing and trouble shooting.
• Motion controller programming, testing and trouble shooting.
• Assist with system installations. Approximate 90% factory production work / 10% field installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Alignment with the Avonix ACE core values.
• Basic knowledge of general mechanical assembly.
• Basic knowledge of general electrical assembly and circuits.
• Average computer skills.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming or the ability to learn and master the skill.
• Basic understanding of motion programming or the ability to learn and master the skill..
• Ability to effectively communicate with Avonix employees, customers and management in a professional manner.
• Ability to provide technical solutions with a high degree of professionalism.
• Self-motivated, well organized and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with a strong desire to learn and succeed.

Education and Experience:

• Two years’ experience in related assembly or machine build technology.

Certificates, License, Registrations:

• US Citizen, Green Card holder or equivalent.