Process Technician (Finance)
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Process Technician in our Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Engineering in current and new manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and production standards are met.
Salem Operations Engineering Team:
The Operations Engineering Team in Salem is responsible for supporting all levels of production in the factory. Process Engineers work to design and improve processes that ensure products are built correctly and at the highest quality. The Process Engineers design assembly and test work cells as well as automated assembly and processing lines using DFT principles. Process Engineers are responsible for setting up and programming automated equipment in SMT, THT, and Unit Assembly production areas, and for creating process instruction documents. Process Engineers may also have assigned product ownership, ensuring consistency and communication when managing production quality or throughput issues.
Essential Functions
- Assist Engineers in procurement and/or design of components, equipment fabrication/tooling and process improvements
- Apply expertise to develop and continuously improve production methods including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material, fabrication, and assembly methods requirements
- Write rework shop orders, instructions and routings
- Update and maintain work instructions and implement Engineering change orders
- Assist manufacturing with the setup, operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment
- Ability to own assigned projects and tasks
- Coordinate and/or perform preventive maintenance on production equipment
- Monitor statistical methods to analyze product or process performance
- Manage production tools, jigs, and fixtures in accordance with documented Engineering requirements and Lean principles such as Poka Yoke
- Assist management and process engineering in training production staff
- Control expenditures within project budget
- Prepare recommendations for reorganization of work cells and job duties to increase efficiency and eliminate excess steps and labor costs
- Manage production metric data, prepare reports and present to peers and management
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure associate safety
- Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
- High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 3 years related production experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques and standing for an entire shift
- Associate's Degree in Electronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Technology or a substantially related field
- Previous experience with automated assembly and testing equipment
- Previous experience with computer aided drafting (CAD) applications
- Previous electronics soldering experience
- Previous experience with IATF 16949, VDA, and APQP topics
- Prefer previous experience in Quality at an AOEM Tier 1 or Tier 2 production facility
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.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
