Prototype Technician

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

The Role: Prototype Technician

The Prototype technician follows instructions to support Svante pre-production and production units. The Technician is expected to work positively and respectfully as part of a team.  The Technician is expected to be able to recognize, troubleshoot, and support deficiencies mitigation and inform the Production Manager when they occur.

The RPL will provide direct design for manufacturing (DFM) advice to design engineers as they progress their concepts. The RPL will ensure that the concept design required for testing is adjusted for the most expedient methods of prototype manufacture ensuring testable design intent is delivered – minimum viable product.

The Technician will support the Production Manager in day-to-day decisions and mitigation of Safety, Quality, and Production issues. The Technician is fully empowered to halt production if any safety, quality issue or discrepancy is identified.

The Technician is expected to actively participate in Svante 5S and continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs. The Technician may also be requested to carry out TPM activities. The Technician will support with the design, build, and resolution for Manufacturing jigs, along with the Manufacturing Engineering group.

Customers:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production
• VP Product

Suppliers:

• VP Product
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production
• Product Design Engineering

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to develop new manufacturing processes of adsorbent structured materials.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with projects through procuring and assembling equipment and performing manufacturing trials for process and product validation, including QC testing and reporting.
• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to Manufacturing Engineering.
• Develop, assemble, procure, or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including documentation of procedures.
• Complete time studies to quantify processing times and identify areas for process improvements.
• Assist with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment, and process revisions.
• Schedule, complete, and document routine maintenance on applicable manufacturing and test equipment.
• Read schematics, assembly drawings, data sheets, and process sheets to perform testing, build fixtures, checkout, and trouble-shoot equipment.
• Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause.
• Perform tests, gather data, and write results/reports with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering, utilizing various types of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Maintains 5S excellence of the production area.
• Conducts procedures within health and safety guidelines, informs Production Manager of deficiencies.
• Carries out other related tasks and projects as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Diploma in Industrial Automation, Mechanical/Electronic Engineering Technologists or Technicians; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and implementing automation controls and systems
• Familiar with motion control systems. (Ex. servo systems and drives)
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
• Follow Manufacturing Engineers direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Basic understanding and ability to read prints and schematics
• Background in practical electronics, electronic test equipment and troubleshooting
• Ability to execute a detailed test plan.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving skills and efficient management of time and resources
• Effectively troubleshoot any PLC or electronic control-related issues within the facility.
• Continuous improvement mindset with abilities to identify process inefficiencies and implement controls/automation improvements.

Preferred

• Ability to work confidently from minimum requirements to deliver customer requirements. Refining requirements and designs on the fly will be expected.
• Experience with Solidworks
• Machine/mechanical assembly courses are an asset
• Enjoys researching and recommending new ideas, tools and techniques. Welcoming to recommendations from others. Enjoys mentoring engineers and direct reports.
• Ability to manufacture parts using hand tools or use of machine tools including lathes, mills, fabrication / welding equipment.
• Ability to utilize 3D printers / CNC machines in the production of component parts for test.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit/stand/walk 8 hrs/day
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.