Overview
Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!
We currently have an opportunity for a Engineering Technician at our Manufacturing Facility in Tamaqua, PA.
Responsibilities
The Engineering Technician provides advanced technical support to manufacturing operations by installing, modifying, troubleshooting, and optimizing production, packaging, and material handling equipment. This role partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, process capability, and product quality. The position exercises considerable independent judgment in diagnosing complex equipment issues, supporting engineering trials, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while serving as a technical resource across the facility.
You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Manufacturing Operations
- Perform electrical and mechanical modifications to production, packaging, and material handling equipment to improve operational performance and reliability.
- Assemble, install, test, and commission new manufacturing equipment to support production requirements and capital improvement initiatives.
- Support manufacturing operations by providing advanced technical troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment issues that minimize downtime.
- Monitor equipment performance, adjust calibrations, alignments, and operating parameters to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
Engineering Support
- Partner with Process Engineering to execute production trials, validate process improvements, and support new resin and manufacturing initiatives.
- Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to complete equipment modifications and diagnose system issues.
- Collect, analyze, and document equipment performance data to identify trends and support continuous improvement efforts.
Continuous Improvement
- Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment layouts, and material handling processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate equipment capabilities and recommend production standard adjustments that maximize quality while operating within equipment limitations.
- Apply standardized repair practices while identifying and communicating equipment inconsistencies or recurring performance issues.
Quality & Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and leadership to establish and maintain equipment reliability and quality standards.
- Serve as a technical resource for complex manufacturing challenges requiring advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving expertise.
You Will Love It Here If…
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You put safety first, always
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
Preferred
- Associate of Applied Science degree or trade school diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to support varying work schedules, including weekends, as business needs require.
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Competencies
- Action Oriented – Takes timely, decisive action to resolve technical issues and maintain operational performance.
- Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships across Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to achieve shared objectives.
- Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency through data-driven solutions.
- Decision Quality – Uses sound technical judgment to diagnose issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Ensures Accountability – Delivers reliable results while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and equipment performance.
- Drives Results – Focuses on achieving measurable improvements in productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
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Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!
For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at [email protected].
No recruiter calls or emails please.
RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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