Advanced Manufacturing Technician

Advanced Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the wiring, start-up, testing, and final verification of industrial laser cutting machines to ensure full electrical and mechanical functionality in accordance with customer and company quality standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a high-tech manufacturing environment and enjoys working with advanced automation and laser technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical inspections to verify laser cutting machines meet all performance and quality requirements.

• Wire, start up, and test advanced electro-mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation and cutting accuracy.

• Commission disk and fiber laser systems and validate cutting quality to established specifications.

• Diagnose, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and software-related issues.

• Prepare fully tested machines for shipment, ensuring all documentation, verification records, and packaging requirements are complete.

• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Work safely and confidently with high- and low-voltage electrical systems, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

• Verify test results meet required tolerances and document findings through quality and test reports.

• Stay current with engineering change notices (ECNs), product updates, and technical improvements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company standards.

• Participate in team meetings and implement approved corrective actions and process improvements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including SYNCHRO, 5S, and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).

• Follow and enforce all company safety, quality, and operational policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, machine start-up, or system testing.

• Strong working knowledge of industrial machinery, automation systems, CNC equipment, or laser cutting technology.

• Experience with electrical systems (high and low voltage), electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial software.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and machine documentation.

• Familiarity with machine operation, manufacturing applications, and quality control processes.

• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with strong attention to detail.

• Self-driven mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with evolving manufacturing technologies.