Product Transition Technician The role as a Product Transition Technician is focused on implementing tactics designed to establish new product lines. Product Transition personnel are a critical means of collaboration between Product Development and Operations; and are members of each integrated product team. The Product Transition Sr. Technician will conduct engineering tests and lean six sigma analyses, design fixtures and processes, and build/evaluate prototypes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting product, process and equipment issues, performing fault isolation, and working with complex machines or computer-controlled systems. The Technician will also assemble, adjust, repair, calibrate, and operate equipment using layout plans, blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals. Meticulous documentation is essential, recording record process steps, results, findings, and communicate effectively with engineering staff, design leads, and facility personnel. Other duties as required by the department manager.
Key responsibilities include:- Perform engineering tests and analyze data to support process development and optimization
- Troubleshoot processes and equipment, identifying root causes of issues
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure designs meet cost and manufacturability targets and to schedule use of production equipment
- Participate in peer reviews and contribute insights on manufacturing capability, potential failure modes, process controls, and process qualification
Required qualifications include:- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience 5+ years of related hands-on technical experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Effective interpersonal skills (team player) and trainer
- Ability to perform process engineering tasks appropriate to experience
- Soldering Certified or ability to certify
- Electronics experienceAbility to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Preferred - CAD experience, Windchill, Cadence)
- Why Roanoke, Virginia?
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast's dream
- Here are some of the great benefits we offer:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.
