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Lead Engineering Technician

USA, TX, AustinFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead Engineering Technician supporting and improving manufacturing operations by combining expertise in process engineering and automation equipment.

Role type

Lead Engineering Technician (Manufacturing)

Builds

Production processes and automation equipment reliability

Domain

Manufacturing / Automation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

process engineering, automation equipment troubleshooting, robotics, pneumatic systems, electromechanical systems, shift supervision, root cause analysis, vendor coordination, safety culture promotion, training

Preferred skills

robotics (FANUC, ABB), vision systems, mentoring, cross-functional leadership

Technologies

FANUC, ABB, vision systems

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze manufacturing equipment to identify opportunities for necessary interventions to correct yield and output; Collaborate with Reliability and Engineering Teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions; Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment including sensors, actuators, robotics, and mechanical systems; Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime; Supervise and support Automation Technicians during assigned shift; Delegate tasks, provide technical guidance, and ensure timely completion of maintenance and troubleshooting activities; Supervise shift handovers and communicate key updates to management and cross-functional teams; Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; Assist in training and development of new technicians.