Senior Technician (Gas Delivery)

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

This role will be reporting to Hillsboro Site Leadership

This role will be based at our technology development center in Hillsboro, Oregon.

At Watlow, team members find challenging opportunities producing high-quality products that will serve leading companies in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, sustainable energy production, medical equipment and food safety. As the Gas Delivery Technician, you will work hand-in-hand with the engineering team to set up and perform lab tests. A team member in this role is expected to independently instrument and perform lab testing and troubleshoot test setups. Lab tests may be required for new product development work or per a customer specific request. This role requires responsiveness, adaptability and attention to detail. The Gas Delivery Technician must be proficient in gathering, organizing and working with engineering to complete and present detailed test reports. The Gas Delivery Technician is also expected to join engineering for customer field visits or visit customer independently in assessments and field repairs.

Working within our constructive culture as the Gas Delivery Technician, you will advance and develop your autonomy, mastery and purpose through coaching and leadership.

Watlow understands that you can't do your best work if you don't have a real understanding of the Watlow business as well as strong relationships with team members from across the organization. At Watlow you will have many opportunities, both formally and informally, to build and maintain the cross-functional knowledge and relationships that you need for a successful and rewarding career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/repair problems with machines or controls
• Work with suppliers to get samples, order parts, and explore cost saving ideas
• Train production employees on products, processes, procedures, and equipment
• Perform tests, inspections, and other evaluations of products and processes based on defined procedures and standards and create procedures and standards for these activities
• Create and program applications using appropriate software
• Perform failure analyses of production line and field products
• Contribute to resolution of manufacturability issues with production floor and Manufacturing Engineering for new products
• Work independently to create test reports
• Motivation to learn about new applications, equipment and processes
• Create and assemble BOM, routing and other product attributes for all products designed to support PLM documentation and procedures and identify improvements where necessary
• Provide coaching and feedback to less experienced technicians and designers
• Conduct training and technical orientation for new employees

Required Qualifications

*Bachelor's degree or two-year degree and related experience, or equivalent experience (5-8 years)

Desired Qualifications

Experience with data logging or lab test instrumentation

Microsoft Office suite.

Strong grasp of basic electrical theory.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.