Engineering Technician

Role details

Intralox, LLC has an opening for a Technician to work in the ThermoDrive Engineering Department located at Intralox Grand Rapids. This individual will be primarily responsible for operating, verifying, and assembling various testing equipment to aid with ThermoDrive new product development and ongoing product support. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work both independently and in a performance-driven team environment on multiple projects.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.

Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Support customer complaint investigations, product-development projects, manufacturing improvements, and exploratory engineering testing.
• Work closely with a project team consisting of a Project Manager, Machine Design Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Technicians to develop and support robust solutions for Global Manufacturing and ThermoDrive Engineering
• Prepare specimens, operate, and report findings on common polymer laboratory testing equipment.
• Assemble, modify, operate, and report findings on custom designed test equipment to simulate ThermoDrive customer operating conditions
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
• Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing equipment/prototypes
• Manage intake, storage, and disposal of materials used for testing
• Support management of facility equipment, upkeep, calibration program, and safety needs
• Follow applicable machine-safety, lockout/tagout, chemical-handling, and equipment-specific safety requirements
• Participate in group design reviews and test-planning discussions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of direct mechanical trade experience (Machinist, HVAC, Mechanic, Construction, Furniture or Cabinet Making, etc)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem solving and innovation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to make self-managed decisions within defined procedures to adjust for abnormal/unexpected conditions
• Ability to accurately document data and observations for clear communication with a team
• Great attitude and excellent team player
• Microsoft Office expertise
• ~5% domestic/international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical or mechanical discipline
• Familiarity with laboratory software or data acquisition systems
• Experience with material/mechanical testing, conveyors, plastics, and/or failure analysis
• New product development experience
• Familiarity with Solidworks or other CAD/modeling software
• Familiarity and understanding wiring/implementing induction motors and VFD control

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