Engineering Project Technician
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Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 16,400 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.
Summary
Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for a Engineering Project Technician to join our Innovation team at our Buford, GA. facility. The Engineering Project Tech is a critical member of the Engineering department, responsible for safely and efficiently building, modifying, and upgrading equipment utilized in our daily operations.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for building, modifying, and upgrading factory equipment from procedures, schematics, engineering sketches and/or verbal instruction under guidance from Project Engineer.
- Wiring electrical control panels including PLC hardware and machine field devices.
- Installation and and field fitting of mechanical process equipment and test equipment.
- Assist Project engineers in commissioning of new process equipment. Support production during validation of process equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical assemblies and systems using test and measurement equipment.
- Maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with Maintenance, R&D, and Operations
- Train operations and maintenance on new equipment.
- Create simple mechanical and electrical schematics using Autodesk Products.
- Maintain highest level of adherence to Heraeus EHS standards
- Build, modify, and upgrade factory equipment from procedures, schematics, engineering sketches and/or verbal instruction under guidance from Project Engineers.
What is required for this role:
- Associates or Techncial Degree and 2 years experience or High school diploma with 7 years relavant experience.
- Must have a knowledge of mechanical and electrical assembly techniques
- An understanding of basic electronics and demonstrated experience with electronic troubleshooting.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
- Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and electronic test equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic familiarization with AutoCAD
- Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, motors, and drives.
- Understanding of precision optical and electrical sensors.
- Experience with Industrial Lasers.
ReqID: 57859
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