Manufacturing Technician, Customization

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

Reporting into the Project Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Technician will entail a broad scope of vital engineering functions for our customization function. The primary responsibility will involve the integration of new products into the manufacturing process. You will identify the manufacturability of new products, design and draft fixtures, and incorporate them into the equipment. This role will also participate in Research and Development (R&D) of new customization techniques.

Position Type (See Workplace Approach Below):Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges
• Identify issues and implement solutions related to the manufacturing process or equipment
• Coordinate new product introductions with multidisciplinary teams
• Troubleshoot complex machine and process issues
• Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new equipment, materials, and processes
• Work with the quality team to perform root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues
• Design or source manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Gather and evaluate production and manufacturing equipment metrics
• Produce documentation related to proper equipment usage, maintenance, and technical procedures.
• Alter facility prints for process improvements and new equipment layouts

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelors' Degree preferred, but not required
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, or related field. Manufacturing equipment experience a plus
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to filter and distill the relevant information to the right audience.
• Bilingual language skills a plus
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
• Proficiency reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/diagrams.
• Optical experience a plus
• Experience troubleshooting process and machine issues
• Familiarity with PLC's, conveyors, and robotics preferred
• Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move or lift 50 lbs
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Ability to wear PPE when working conditions require

US Workplace Approach:

• Onsite: Role requires you to be onsite full-time.
• Hybrid: Role requires you to be located in Austin, Texas and is a mixture of onsite and remote.
• Remote: Role is full-time remote.

Approach may vary based on role.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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