Jr. Manufacturing Technician

Kyntronics is on the leading edge of linear actuation technology. Our team consists of self-driven and motivated problem solvers to help solve our customers’ actuation needs. Kyntronics’ mission is to offer the best combination of mechanics, electronics, software and support in actuation and motion control products. Our technology improves the performance of our customers’ machines, responds to manufacturers’ challenges, and leads the global trends in increased automation, higher precision control of manufacturing processes, reduced maintenance, and lower costs. The Kyntronics SMART Hydraulic Actuator (SHA) is designed, built, and manufactured in the USA. Every employee has a direct relationship with the customer. If you are looking to join a growing company in the actuation industry, we encourage you to learn more about Kyntronics.

The Jr. Manufacturing Technician will be a hands-on member of the engineering team, supporting the evaluation, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of returned actuator and motion control products through the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process. This position provides practical experience working with electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic systems, allowing the individual to develop skills in mechanical assembly, failure analysis, root cause investigation, product testing, technical documentation, and customer service. The Engineering Technician will identify product issues, support corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced engineering environment. Responsibilities will also include commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting servo drive systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Learn and become proficient with Kyntronics products

· Perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations on returned actuators

· Disassemble, inspect electro-mechanical actuators and electro-hydraulic actuators

· Support functional testing and validation

· Communicating with customers

· Ability to read electrical, mechanical (3D), and hydraulic prints

· Support Kyntronics product lines including troubleshooting, both pre and post shipment

· Work with multiple disciplinary engineers to achieve unique solutions for the customer

· Support moving development projects forward

· Provide critical technical information to Engineering for product improvement

· May, on occasion, be required to perform other duties as necessary

· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time

Essential Traits:

· Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot

· Hard-working and hands-on

· Respect for others, high integrity

· Excellent computer skills and highly proficient using Microsoft Office Suites

· Excellent communications and inter-personal skills

Qualifications:

· Enjoys working with their hands and building, assembling, or troubleshooting equipment

· Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form

· Must have good problem-solving skills both from a troubleshooting and project planning standpoint.

· Naturally curious and inquisitive, with a desire to understand how things work

· Strong technical skills. Able to easily grasp product capabilities and effectively communicate technical concepts.

· Actuation experience a plus

The Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuator combines the Benefits of Both Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMA) and Traditional Hydraulics while eliminating their shortcomings. Resulting in an actuation solution with superior functionality at a lower price point.