ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 at Nortech Systems Inc in Milaca, Minnesota

Job Description:

Great People Making Lifesaving Products

We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our highly skilled, dynamic team.

Nortech Systems is a global leader in digital connectivity and data management engineering and manufacturing for medical device, aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We are a low-volume, high-mix global manufacturer with centers of excellence in United States, Mexico and China. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher-level assemblies.

Nortech Systems is a global market leader in digital connectivity, data management, engineering and manufacturing. Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for the U.S. military.  Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We’re very proud of our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

Are you seeking a role that supports an Engineering Team? Do you enjoy pinpointing the root cause of issues through troubleshooting and enhancing processes? Are you interested in a position involving documentation, system optimization, and audits? If any of these resonate with you, we encourage you to explore our Engineering Technician role!

The Engineering Technician assists the Engineering and Production Departments with various tasks, including data entry and reports and performs the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Works under close supervision on assignments that are routine in nature where limited judgment is required and typically details instructions on work are given.


• Interfaces with customers to assess and document requirements.


• Quotes packages, including streamlining and automation.


• Supports tooling and standards databases, including streamlining and automation.


• Establishes auditable product/part document systems.


• Enters all Bill of Materials (BOM) into ERP system.


• Maintains BOMs with upgrades and changes.


• Coordinates/assists with customer SCR/ECR/ECOs and ECNs.


• Improves product data management systems.


• Coordinates engineering prototype builds.


• Supports methods improvement activities.


• Supports process capabilities, evaluations and improvements, e.g., documents, tooling, methods, workmanship.


• Interprets customer prints/bills of materials/special requirements, etc.


• Works with other departments to resolve product issues.


• Evaluates, isolates and documents the source of mechanical and electrical failures as needed.


• May work with manufacturing and engineering to introduce new products, prepare documentation, develop training, and estimate and analysis reports as needed.


• Sets up bench test equipment required to perform diagnostics on devices as needed.


• Performs qualification / validation activities as needed to support manufacturing and engineering as needed.


• Maintains applicable manufacturing, quality and materials records.


• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, or equivalent.

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation


• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO


• Hybrid work environment


• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement


• Training and opportunity for advancement

Nortech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Substance Free Workplace

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

 

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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