Process Engineer 2 at Garmin AT in Salem, Oregon

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

In operations and facilities, we literally do it all…in-house. We are looking for skilled, energetic individuals who want to join our quality, international shipping, manufacturing, office services, planning, purchasing, receiving, returns and warehouse teams. These associates do everything from delivering packages and purchasing supplies to assembling aviation panel mounts and ensuring our large shipments of goods are exported according to applicable international laws. Together, they proactively support associates and customers alike. If you’re ready to work – and have fun, too – come, help us put the pieces together!

The secret to success is in the process, at least for these engineers. Our process engineers not only improve production methods – layout, lean production flow, tooling/product equipment, material, fabrication, etc. – they also determine space requirements to ensure efficiency in manufacturing processes in the industrial plant. Their ultimate goal: to continually improve products, processes and personnel. Our process engineer position is open on the following team:

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  Board Assembly – production of printed circuit boards for all aviation products

  
  


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  Mechanical Assembly – unit level assembly and packaging for all aviation products

  
  


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  Electrical Engineering – calibration and performance verification process for all aviation products

  
  


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  Automation Engineering – select equipment, design, implement and test solutions to improve or launch new processes

  
  

If you are ready to implement processes to keep us ahead of the competition, we’re ready for you to come on board.

We are looking for a full-time Process Engineer for our Operations team in Salem, Oregon. In this role you will be responsible for utilizing software to create basic fixtures and developing process instructions and create routing. Other essential functions include:

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  Attends DFT training and demonstrates understanding of Lean Philosophy

  
  


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  Gains knowledge of and demonstrates understanding of ECO implementation

  
  


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  Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques

  
  


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  Participate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering team

  
  


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  Communicates status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor

  
  


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  May be responsible for planning own technical work

  
  


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  Applies design standards and procedures to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects.

  
  

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other requirements include:

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Demonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processes


• Ability to learn how to use and apply engineering tools


• Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging

Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred!

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.