Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Mechanical Technicianto join their team. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be part of the engineering department supporting product testing and development. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully with the organization. Job Title: Mechanical Technician Location: Jackson, MI Pay Range: $25 per hour + Benefits What's the Job? • Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives. • Perform testing in accordance with test specifications, including test setup and data storage. • Draft detailed drawings or sketches as necessary for fabrication of equipment or setup components. • Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for various products. • Set up and conduct tests of hydraulic components to evaluate product performance in support of customer requirements. What's Needed? • High school diploma or equivalent. • Minimum of two years equivalent experience or four years experience in a technical/laboratory setting. • Knowledge of test equipment operation, machine hydraulics, and data acquisition. • Prior experience working with hydraulic equipment and testing components • Effective use of current technology and ability to learn and apply new technology. • Must be able to lift 30 pounds. • Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. What's in it for me? • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. • Gain hands-on experience with advanced mechanical systems. • Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. • Contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. • Develop your skills in a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Health Savings Account • Health Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Supplemental Life Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Business Travel Insurance • 401(k), Plus Match • Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells -creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
See More Details >>Company Overview Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach. Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Field Reliability Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the performance and durability of our products by investigating design issues, gathering critical field data, and performing root cause analysis. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in both office and field environments and is passionate about continuous improvement. This position requires a blend of field work, data-driven problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate is required to have an engineering background with the ability to learn all mechanical and functional requirements of Nevados’ products and intuitively troubleshoot and solve problems in the field. They will work closely with the engineering teams to investigate, test and resolve issues, and also participate in upfront design for reliability activities such as DFMEAs and design and test reviews. This person is ideally based in the Bay Area or in the Midwest. There is heavy travel expected for this role to customer sites. If located in the Bay Area, there is an expectation of 2 days/week in person (HQ in Oakland, CA) when not traveling to customer sites. Responsibilities • Field Investigations: Travel to operational sites to investigate design issues, conduct testing, and ensure product reliability. • Data Instrumentation: Instrument operational sites to capture real-world field data essential for product evaluation. • Instrumentation Development: Source or design custom instrumentation solutions to effectively monitor and collect field data. • Root Cause Analysis: Support root cause analyses in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams. • Corrective Actions: Collaborate with design engineers to test and implement corrective actions. • Documentation: Prepare detailed reports documenting site visits, including findings and actionable recommendations. • Knowledge Aggregation and Sharing: Aggregate data from multiple sources and disseminate field data and insights to Quality and Engineering teams to drive product improvements. • New Product Reliability: collaborate with Engineering teams to design future products for reliability by participating in upfront design reviews and FMEAs and providing insights and feedback from field issues. • Process Development: Help develop trackers/dashboards and SOPs for field reliability activities. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Quality, Engineering, Project Management and Field teams. Qualifications and Requirements • Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to various operational sites across the US. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. • 5+ years of hands-on experience in reliability engineering, preferably in solar, renewable energy, or heavy machinery. • Experience with instrumentation and data collection methods. • Proficiency in data analysis. • Experience with metrology tools like calipers, torque tools, coating thickness tester, etc. (including calibration of tools) • Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems. • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to utilize cross-functional resources to help resolve issues. • Excellent communication and technical writing skills. These ranges indicate base salary. See more regarding total compensation packages below. Actual compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, skillset, and location. Benefits & Total Compensation Package Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time for company off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other potential events as needed. Inclusion at Nevados Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. This includes uplifting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who are underrepresented in cleantech and the broader tech industry. Nevados is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interview Process At Nevados, our interview process is designed to be comprehensive and thorough to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. It typically entails 3-5 conversations over the course of 3-4 weeks. This timeline and format may vary based on the role as well as availability of team members and the candidate. The process is subject to change at any time. Phone Screen: An initial call with Recruiting to discuss your background, expectations, and interest in the role. Discussions with Hiring Managers: In-depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit. Cross Functional Team Member Interviews: Meetings to gauge team dynamics and working style. Executive Leadership Conversations: Discussions with our executive team to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision. Professional Reference Checks: The final step before an offer involves contacting your provided professional references to verify your qualifications and past performance. We look forward to getting to know you better and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!
See More Details >>General Overview: Candidate will provide engineering support for electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and processes, including the development, initiation and modification of processes for the production of new components. They will plan and coordinate the integration of new machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes, may including fabrication and testing of new machine components and tooling for the production of new products. As well as, develop preventive maintenance programs for production and machinery, tooling and equipment and testing of processes and machinery to identify and resolve production problems and development and implementation or ergonomic improvements. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Programming Fanuc and Universal robots for automation • Able to use Robo-guide to make programs offline • Participating in automation strategy meetings • Complete robotic automation projects • Troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and HMI systems • Assist to resolve and performing preventive analyses on day-to-day issues and suggest improvements related to business user related queries • Coordinate with various teams, analyze root cause and assist in efficient resolution of all production issues/processes • Monitor, highlight and escalate the issues for production systems • Analyze the business processes and ensure compliance to all controlled processes according to business requirements • Should be flexible and enthusiastic to learn new systems • Support Production and Maintenance with Robot Troubleshooting Desired Experience: • 4-8 years engineering experience with Fanuc Robots • Competent with Robo-guide • PLC/HMI troubleshooting experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Prescription • Vision • 401K + Company match • Life Insurance • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Education Assistance • Flex Spending • Employee Assistance Programs • 12 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location. We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more. Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle. TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #tac
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Jackson, MI, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,390 mechanical trade jobs in Michigan, with wages averaging $1,200 per week. The Bureau projects a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprenticeships in Jackson, MI, offer a pathway to a lucrative career, with experienced mechanical professionals earning upwards of $66,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel provide apprenticeship opportunities, ensuring a promising future for aspiring mechanical trade professionals.
