Maintenance Technician

Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinates prototype builds in the Pilot Factory while keeping an eye on design for manufacturability issues.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
Responsible for full support equipment on Pilot Factory Floor.  Hardware and Software.
Handle setups and changeover of equipment for prototype product builds.
Define and Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and maintain equipment history and documentation using PM software system and logs.
Works closely with process engineering to develop Process Specifications for new processes, ensure that new products are designed for assembly and to initiates design changes for cost effectiveness.
Works with other engineering disciplines and manufacturing to identify cost reduction opportunities.
Supports new products launch activities in other Harman manufacturing locations as required.
Able to run simple designs of experiments to optimize processes or troubleshoot process variation.
Create and manage Visual Aid instructions.
Train pilot factory personal on equipment operation and setup.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience and programming knowledge of SMT and Electronics assembly equipment such as: MPM Screen Printer, Koh Young SPI, Fuji Pick and Place, Heller Reflow, Matrix X-ray, Soltec Select and Wave Solder, PVA Conformal Coat, Router.
Thorough knowledge of electronics assembly processes and Mechanical assembly processes.
Knowledge in Machine capability analysis.
Knowledge of personal computers and networks.
Familiar with Windows O.S.
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Degree and/or Training
Education Desired:
Associates Degree.
Will consider High School Diploma with proper experience.
Experience: 5+ years minimum related experience

Certifications/ Licenses:
N/A

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Little to some exposure to hazards.

Desired Characteristics:
Knowledge of current manufacturing practices and procedures.
Knowledge of assembly processes.
Ability to conceptualize sequential mechanical motions.
Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment.
Experience with automated assembly lines.
Ability to work within time and budget constraints.
Ability to maintain positive attitude and remain focused on objective.
Must work well as part of a team and accept position responsibility.

Eligibility Requirements:
Willingness to travel 10% of the time
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
Willingness to work in an office in Novi, MI
Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test