Job Name:
Engineering Technologist

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Location: Garland, TX
Date:
06-Jan-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Ref #:
2648
Job Category:
Engineering
Posting City:
Garland
State:
TX

Description & Requirements

OVERVIEW:
A market leader in manufacturing windows and patio doors, Andersen Corporation is recognized internationally for its innovative products. Founded in 1903, the company is privately owned and has a strong history of commitment to its employees and the communities in which we reside. Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, Andersen is recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers”, a Yellow Ribbon company, and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Key contributor to one or more technical teams or projects. Individual will demonstrate competence by executing projects or portions of more difficult and complex assignments as well as directed creativity and initiative in suggesting assignment/project direction.
  • Develop and report recommendations for improvements to technical issues; develop prototypes and fixtures; carry out test/work requests; creates required technical documentation; performs safety assessment activities; carry out general maintenance of equipment and tools
  • Team member on larger scale projects with complete task responsibilities
  • Full responsibility for execution of intermediate scale expense/capital projects.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of the respective functional area/project
  • Presents technical information or proposals to team members and management
  • Work with engineers/technologists to develop and evaluate materials, parts, product or process while offering insights on their improvement.
  • Conduct testing related to materials, parts, product or process for improvements.
  • Perform root cause analysis with other technical employees, suppliers and outside experts. Coordinate laboratory, field or pre-production testing.
  • Seek out and investigate how new technologies can help meet customer requirements
  • Continuous Education
  • May have direct supervision of other technical employees
  • Provide work direction to others as part of a project/assignment
  • Technical expert who trains and influences employees
  • Participates in activities such as interviewing job applicants, performance evaluations, etc

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4-year Technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience
  • At least 3 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
  • Candidates will demonstrate aptitude and understanding of the troubleshooting process on mechanical/electrical automated industrial equipment.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required and must be proficient with Control Logix, Compact Logix using RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, RSLinx, Panel Views, Factory Talk View platform including ME and SE.
  • Knowledgeable of SERVO drive, VFD’s drives pneumatic valve and cylinders.
  • Experience with reading mechanical and electrical schematic drawings with ability to use product documentation to troubleshoot and determine the root cause.
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem-solving.
  • Strong math, science, mechanical and experimental skills

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We’re committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside of work so that you can bring your best self to work.

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers’ expectations.

As an innovative and industry-leading organization, we think of benefits more broadly. From your health care to your work environment, to your development and quality of life, we think beyond basic benefits to provide a total rewards package including, but not limited to:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • A culture that supports work-life balance
  • An environment where collaboration is key
  • Volunteer opportunities – on company time
  • Environmentally conscious business decisions
  • 10,000 employees and career opportunities nationwide
PROFIT SHARING:
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate.  Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance. 

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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