Sr. Engineering Technician

Req ID: 8625

Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

Assists engineers with coordinating and implementing projects, installs and maintains shop floor workstations and equipment, recommends cost effective process procedures, and tracks and maintains project implementation and completion dates. Works with Value stream and ES staff to solve technical, facilities and quality problems.

Job Duties

Organize, coordinate, and execute building and testing of prototypes/products with minimal engineering guidance.
Assist engineering teams in obtaining necessary materials, services, and test data.
Train/Coach peers on the technical aspects of their job including interpreting and rationalizing results (i.e. statistics, DOE).
Work with the engineering staff to solve technical, facilities and quality problems.
Assist engineers in writing PSP’s for new processes.
Assists engineers with conducting process and equipment verification and validation.
Review and revise current routers, MO’s, and PSP’s as needed.
Assist engineers in production line formation setup and modifications.
Participate and assist with dFMEA and pFMEA meetings.
Assist engineers in conducting engineering studies and experiments.
Review & resolve facilities and ergonomic issues related to project implementation, prepare reports, documentation and other related materials, for use in facilities and workstation redesign.
Provide cost reduction recommendations.
Identify parts and supplies needed to support product or process implementation and ensure they are available according to production schedules.
Train Operators, Supervisors and other employees on use of new equipment and/or processes.
Initiate and Lead continuous improvement measures, by providing technical information and reviewing processes as they are revised.
Address Change Orders (CO’s) in a timely manner, to maintain schedules and/or achieve acceptable levels of compliance.
Aide Engineers in Design, Implementation and Qualification of production processes, tooling and fixtures including IQ/OQ/PQ and required validation activities.
All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Requires a 2-year Engineering or Technical degree and 5+ years related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in coordinating activities among departments or groups.
Knowledge of FDA regulations desirable.

Preferred:

Strong statistical, analytical and decision-making sense of urgency skills.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong knowledge of development methodologies and problem solving skills.
Must possess a high degree of personal organization and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office. CAD desirable.
Able to perform required duties with minimum supervision.
Quality and Customer oriented.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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