Senior Manufacturing Technician at Azbil North America Inc – Phoenix, Arizona

Summary:

This role is a floor-driven Senior Manufacturing Technician with a strong mechanical and industrial foundation, responsible for standardizing, and scaling assembly, test, and calibration processes across semiconductor solutions, instrumentation, and control valve product lines. The position exists to increase throughput, reduce variability, and enable rapid product introduction, while maintaining high quality standards in a mixed environment of distribution, light manufacturing, and engineered solutions.

Assembly Process Design & Standardization

• Develop and continuously improve assembly processes for:
• Semiconductor solution subassemblies
• Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature)
• Control valves and positioners
• Create clear, repeatable work instructions, process flows, and visual standards
• Drive consistency across builds to reduce variation and rework

Test & Calibration Systems Ownership

• Own setup, execution, and optimization of test and calibration processes
• Ensure accuracy, repeatability, and traceability of calibration outputs
• Identify and implement improvements in test efficiency and data capture

ERP Routing & Manufacturing Data Integrity

• Build and maintain manufacturing routings, BOM structures, and process steps in Acumatica ERP
• Align ERP structure with actual shop floor processes (no “paper process gaps”)
• Enable production visibility, scheduling accuracy, and cost tracking

Fixture & Tooling Design

• Design and implement fixtures, test setups, and assembly aids to:
• Improve repeatability
• Reduce cycle time
• Enhance safety and ergonomics
• Partner with external vendors as needed for fabrication

Troubleshooting & RMA Support

• Collaborate with quality on root cause analysis for:
• Production issues
• Field failures and RMAs
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex builds and failures

Inspection & Quality Integration

• Train and support the in-process and final inspection standards
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Balance quality rigor with production efficiency

Training & Floor Leadership

• Train and mentor technicians on:
• Assembly processes
• Test/calibration procedures
• Best practices and standards
• Provide hands-on leadership on the floor (75% of time)
• Support development of a scalable, high-performing operations team
• Assist in the trouble shooting and red lining of existing processes and improvement

New Product Introduction (NPI) Support

• Enable introduction of new product lines by establishing:
• Assembly methods
• Configuration standards
• Test and calibration procedures
• Bridge Engineering ? Operations to ensure smooth production ramp

Day-in-the-Life (Operational Reality)

• Majority of time spent on the production floor improving builds in real time
• Actively working alongside technicians to resolve issues and optimize flow
• Updating ERP routings and documentation to reflect process improvements
• Responding to production bottlenecks and quality issues as they arise

Technical Competencies

• Process development and documentation
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Understanding of calibration standards and measurement systems
• ERP-based manufacturing environments (experience with Acumatica ERP strongly preferred) or equivalent ERP/MRP process control

Operating Style

• Floor-first mindset (not desk-bound engineering)
• Highly practical, solution-oriented
• Able to operate in low-structure, high-growth environments
• Strong ownership mentality with bias toward action

Preferred (Not Required)

• Control valve assembly, service, or configuration experience
• Experience with valve positioners and process control equipment
• CAD capability (fixture or tooling design)
• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing environments

Leadership & Scope

• Leads and develops technicians within the department
• Acts as the bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• Key contributor to scaling operations for semiconductor growth

Success Metrics (How You Will Be Measured)

• Increased production throughput and reduced cycle time
• Reduction in rework and production variability
• Accuracy and usability of ERP routings and manufacturing data
• Speed and effectiveness of new product introduction
• Improvement in calibration/test efficiency
• Technician capability growth and training effectiveness

Strategic Impact

This role is critical to:

• Scaling semiconductor-related manufacturing demand
• Increasing instrumentation productivity
• Enabling rapid and repeatable product line expansion
• Building a disciplined, process-driven operations capability

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Education and Experience:

• 5–10+ years in:
• Manufacturing technician, senior technician, or manufacturing engineering role
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Mechanical and instrumentation assembly
• Test and calibration environments
• Demonstrated ability to translate real-world builds into standardized processes

Specific Requirements:

• Willingness to research for alternative solutions
• Knowledge or interests in how manufacturing lines work, application
• Extremely responsive, flexible, and self-motivator
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities