Sustaining Engineering Technician

Wright Technical Services

Sustaining Engineering Technician

Euclid, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Title: Sustaining Technician (Electrical / Test)
    Type:
    FTE, Salaried Exempt
    Location:
    Onsite Cleveland, Ohio

    Wright Technical Services is supporting a leading manufacturing organization in their search for a Sustaining Technician to support production, testing, and continuous improvement efforts across advanced welding and plasma cutting systems.

    This role is focused on hands-on troubleshooting, product validation, and lifecycle support, working closely with engineering and operations teams to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and overall performance.

    Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

    • Work in a team environment supporting production and sustaining engineering efforts
    • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced product and production-related technical issues
    • Track and resolve First Pass Yield (FPY) issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
    • Collect and analyze electrical measurement data from PCBs and returned field units
    • Review non-conforming components and support root cause analysis and corrective actions
    • Provide technical support to production teams to minimize downtime and disruptions
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Engineering teams
    • Support component obsolescence efforts through testing and evaluation of alternative components
    • Assist with new product introductions (NPI) to build product knowledge and support early-stage production
    • Perform testing and validation of design changes to ensure performance and compliance
    • Build and modify functional prototypes in a lab environment
    • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, design optimization, and process improvements
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

    Basic Requirements

    • Level II: Vocational training + 3+ years of experience OR GED + 5+ years of experience
    • Level III: Vocational training + 5+ years OR GED + 7+ years OR associate’s degree in related field
    • Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
    • Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics
    • Experience using digital multimeters (oscilloscope experience is a plus)
    • Comfortable working in a manufacturing and lab environment
    • Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
    • Hands-on mindset with ability to support physical testing and product work