Manufacturing Engineering Technician III - Assembly
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Title: Production Systems EngineerLocation: St. Paul MinnesotaDetails: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite rolePay Rate: $30.00/hr. with benefit inclusionsJob SummaryThe Product Systems Engineer supports the assembly, integration, testing, and production of advanced electro-mechanical sensor systems, including camera and gimbal assemblies. This role partners with engineering, manufacturing, and contract manufacturers to deliver high-quality products, support production builds, troubleshoot issues, and implement design and process improvements. Recent engineering graduates with strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.Responsibilities
- Assemble, integrate, program, and test electro-mechanical systems and assemblies.
- Perform system checkout, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair activities.
- Support optical assembly, alignment, focusing, and flight testing.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and technical data packages.
- Coordinate design changes and serve as a liaison between engineering, production, and contract manufacturers.
- Support design-for-manufacturing efforts and transition designs into production.
- Assist with production planning, material readiness, and manufacturing support.
- Document test results and support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help ensure delivery of defect-free products and on-time customer orders.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related engineering field required.
- Prior assembly, manufacturing, production, or electromechanical experience preferred.
- Open to recent graduates with strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
- Experience with PTC Creo preferred (1+ year ideal).
- Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within three months of employment.
- Electromechanical assembly and system integration
- Mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving
- Production support and manufacturing processes
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Engineering documentation and change management
- PTC Creo
- System checkout, testing, and validation
- Optical assembly and alignment
- Technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on production setting
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