Electrical Engineering Technician

NTN Driveshaft, a world leader in constant velocity technology for the automotive industry, is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineering Technician for our Columbus, Indiana operations. NTN currently has 2000 employees in our Columbus operation, and customer demand for our product is growing rapidly. NTN Driveshaft manufactures Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) for all major automotive companies. These customers include Honda, Ford, Toyota, GM, Chrysler, and most other automotive OEMs.

NTN offers career growth opportunities, a stable work environment, a comprehensive benefits package with industry-leading low employee contributions, a 401k retirement plan, customizable additional benefits, PTO, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determining the equipment control systems, data acquisition systems, vision systems, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations.

• Develop new processes and equipment technology and implement projects for new product designs, enhance existing process technology, to improve quality and reduce manufacturing cost.

• Support product and application engineering with process-related issues.

• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and researching programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials.

• Confirm system and program capabilities through testing methods.

• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

• Develop and modify manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for processing and assembling components, soliciting operator observations.

• Assure product quality through testing finished products and system capabilities.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Work Environment – The workday is split between the air-conditioned manufacturing floor and the office.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• BS or associate in electrical engineering technology or a relevant engineering-based field.

• Experience with PLC Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers, such as Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Vision (Keyence, Cognex), and/or robotics (Motoman, Fanuc).

• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic)

• Must be able to work overtime, Saturdays and/or Sundays (alternating weekends), and holidays if required.

• Knowledge and skills in MS Office applications and Software (AutoCAD Electrical, Office, SQL)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills.

• Ability to operate man-lifts.

• Setup and climb ladders.

• Ability to grasp and manipulate small objects such as screws, wire terminals, etc.

• Knowledge of electrical tools, precision measuring equipment, electronic test equipment, along with various other tools common to this trade.