ETC, a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in analyzing and redesigning products and processes for improvement. Looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to be a part of our Continuation Engineering Team. Strengths or experiences in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is desirable. Will consider Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering backgrounds as well.

All levels of Engineers are encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree is required, understanding Lean or Six Sigma principles is a major plus, and Solidworks & SAP experience are the cherries on top!

ETC has a laid back, clean, climate-controlled work environment with great benefits on your first day. Come join our 100% employee owned company where we like to have fun and make money! You can learn more about our history, our products, and our future at www.etcconnect.com/careers.

If this position is of interest to you please apply today. If you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process please contact Mia Doyle at 608.824.5337 or via email to Mia.doyle@etcconnect.com.

Representative Responsibilities:
• Makes design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision
• Maintains project reference documentation
• Develops test and verification procedures
• Provides task completion time estimates
• Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment
• Learns department and corporate policies, procedures and plans
• Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner
• Analyze and redesign products for improvements using design of experiments (DOE), finite element analysis (FEA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or other engineering tools
• Analyze production processes; develop and implement process improvement plans
• Analyze, test and develop products and process improvements for cost reduction opportunities
• Develops and implements process standards with affected departments
• Assists in optimizing the layout and design of production processes and facilities
• Coordinates the setup and installation of production lines and equipment
• Complete ergonomic and human factor studies to improve the workstation and work environment.
• Complete job and task analysis studies and implement the improvements
• Assists in managing the release of products into manufacturing
• Ensures Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) are processed appropriately.
• Assists in designing and developing new tools and jigs
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate before product is released to production
• Ensures Bill of Materials (BOM) are structured appropriately are and accurate
• Ensures part numbers are assigned and new parts have accurate descriptions
• Uses Quick Response Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing and Lead-time reduction.
• Works with regulatory compliance agencies such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL), EPA, CE, OSHA on compliance and manufacturing related tasks
• Works with suppliers to ramp up production of parts and to resolve issues on existing parts.
• Uses Lean manufacturing tools including Value Stream Maps, 5S….etc
• Prepares supply chain maps and reports.
• Uses personal computer and computer controls to analyze and solve engineering problems
• Uses Solidworks CAD software to design engineering solutions
• Uses programming such as Labview, C++, databases for engineering solutions
• Uses electrical test equipment (i.e. voltmeter, scope, amp meter..etc) to analyze problems
• Uses mechanical test equipment (i.e. dial calipers, height gage..etc) to analyze problems
• Designs mechanical mechanisms to solve engineering problems.
• Applies knowledge in AC/DC motors, motor drives and controls to solve problems
• Understands CNC machining, CNC programming, metal fabrication and processing.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Technical Bachelor’s Degree
• All levels of previous job-related experience will be considered
• Has good grasp of grammar and sentence structure for technical writing
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems of limited scope and perform root cause analysis
• Analyzes data using standard, straightforward methods
• Grasps technical concepts and asks for clarification and direction when needed
• Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks
• Understands and applies accepted engineering principles and practices
• Assists with design or modification of a product, service, or process