Svante is hiring a
Who are we?
Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.
The role: Prototype Technician
Who are you?
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Prototype Technician will represent the production team in the development of prototype products, manufacturing processes, and equipment. They will represent production by participating in prototype builds and providing feedback to the Production Manager and other participating departments.
The Prototype technician follows instructions to support Svante pre-production and production units. The Technician is expected to work positively and respectfully as part of a team. The Technician is expected to be able to recognize, troubleshoot, and support deficiencies mitigation and inform the Production Manager when they occur.
The Prototype Technician will provide direct design for manufacturing (DFM) advice to design engineers as they progress their concepts. They will ensure that the concept design required for testing is adjusted for the most expedient methods of prototype manufacture ensuring testable design intent is delivered – minimum viable product.
The Technician will support the Production Manager in day-to-day decisions and mitigation of Safety, Quality, and Production issues. They will support production activities as required. The Technician is fully empowered to halt production if any safety, quality issue or discrepancy is identified.
The Technician is expected to actively participate in Svante 5S and continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs. The Technician may also be requested to carry out TPM activities. The Technician will support with the design, build, and resolution for Manufacturing jigs, along with the Manufacturing Engineering group.
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Key Qualifications:
A body of work that demonstrates hands on skills and familiarity with hand/power tools.
Demonstrate strong and structured approach to problem solving, often within the context of common manufacturing structure such as 5-Whys, fishbone diagram (Ishikawa cause and effect), 8D…
Understand the application of minimum viable product (MVP)design process.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing.
2-5 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and implementing automation controls and systems.
Basic understanding of motion control systems. (Ex. servo systems and drives).
Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
Follow Manufacturing Engineers direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers.
Understanding and ability to read prints and schematics.
Background in practical electronics, electronic test equipment and troubleshooting.
Ability to develop and execute a detailed test plan.
Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
Able to work independently and collaboratively with efficient management of time and resources
Continuous improvement mindset with abilities to identify process inefficiencies and implement controls/automation improvements.
Preferred
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.