Engineering Technologist

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

 Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range:  ($59,900.00 - $95,800.00)
Target Bonus: %

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Manufacturing Engineering Technologist is to support the Machine Division Production Teams. The Engineering Technologist shall promote and adopt the continuous improvement culture by focusing on problem solving to drive improvements in the organization’s safety, quality, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall financial health of the company.    

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Expected to be able to handle small to medium sized projects and day-to-day shop support with little to no supervision.  They should be able to lead projects both within the department and cross-functionally.  Assignments may be routine or non-routine and will typically involve a mix of analysis and hands-on activities. Larger projects and more technically challenging work will need to be supported by more experienced people inside or outside the department. They may also work with techs, college students or other engineers. Assignments may be assigned by supervisors or developed on their own but will need to be communicated to supervision to assure alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the processes. 
• Typical assignments may include but are not limited to:
  • Resolving safety, environmental and ergonomics issues
  • Process improvements and optimization
  • Cost reductions
  • Evaluation and implementation of employee suggestions
  • Development and implementation of new processes
  • Performing cost analyses
  • Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Shop support
  • Development of processes for and the launching of new products
  • Capacity studies
  • Quality improvements
  • Other assignments as assigned by the Engineering Manager
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering Technology and 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, tools and materials
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to handle a variety of assignment and changing priorities
• Good decision-making ability
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Able to perform hands-on work as required
• Ability to occasionally work off shifts
• Ability to be effective working extensively on the shop floor with employees and processes
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point; CAD software; ability to learn SAP

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.