Engineering Technician III or Technologist I/II

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine's 2021 "America's Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity." As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing organization at our Renewal by Andersen location in Cottage Grove, MN. Primary focus combines production troubleshooting with creating a better equipment support plan to facilitate production tomorrow.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs technical support for assigned work area. (i.e. Determine test/debug procedures to follow; writes clear and accurate documentation; lead continuous improvement activities.)
• Team member on larger scale projects with complete task responsibilities. Full responsibility for execution of small-scale expense/capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of the respective functional area/project.
• Presents technical information or proposals to team members
• Work with engineers/technologists to develop and evaluate materials, parts, product or process while offering insights on their improvement. Conduct testing related to materials, parts, product or process for improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis with other technical employees, suppliers and outside experts. Coordinate laboratory, field or pre-production testing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 2-year Technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience
• Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem-solving
• Self Starter
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally
• Desire to learn new process/solutions daily

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing
• High Mechanical aptitude
• General PLC programming logic knowledge
• Strong math, science, mechanical and experimental skills. Understanding of the basic principles and operation of a work area, with a growing ability to apply them in a variety of assignments

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Charity contributions
• Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners

In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.