Cree Lighting a Company of IDEAL Industries is a market-leading innovator of LED lighting for indoor, outdoor and intelligent lighting applications that improve society and safeguard our planet. Additionally, our cutting-edge technology delivers reliable performance and value beyond light for office and industrial buildings, schools and universities, municipalities, automotive dealerships, healthcare facilities, and more!

We are currently seeking a Operations Engineer Technician – 1st shift to strengthen and grow our team. This role will support the operations team by reducing downtime and improve our SQDCI metrics by completing projects focused in those areas.

This work and team are primarily onsite at our Headquarters in Racine, WI.

Cree Lighting a company of IDEAL Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to belonging, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We realize that providing a culture that represents a diverse background and skillset only makes us a brighter place to work.

We have an outstanding benefits package that starts DAY ONE! We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K with match and a pension plan! We are values-based organization that seeks people that integrate with our culture and grow with the business over time. We are privately held – so we think in terms of generations, not quarters.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEGIN DAY 1:

• Pension Plan (4% company contribution)
• A maximum of $5,250 each year for tuition reimbursement
• PTO/Vacation
• Choice of Family Medical Plans (company contributes/HSA/PPO)
• Telemedicine / virtual medicine options
• Family Dental Insurance
• Family Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and discounts
• Family Basic Life/AD&D
• Family Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) (4% company match)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Up to $325 per year gym membership reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan

• Support the operations team by reducing downtime at the assembly lines.
• Own and complete projects which will improve SQDCI metrics.
• Understand work instructions and wiring diagrams in depth and use them to find and correct assembly issues.
• Create MES routes, fix ‘out of spec’ errors, modify character BOMs and create bouncers.
• Log issues in the Downtime Tracker, fix issues logged by line supports and find ways to prevent repeat issues.
• Sign off on WORFs after understand why the changes are necessary.
• Troubleshoot EOL and photometric issues when a simple solution cannot be found.
• Modify EOL and photometric parameters to match control plan requirements.
• Navigate Oracle, Arena and DBWorks to review BOMs, prints and reference manufacturing specs.
• Review deviations and ECOs to ensure that the production lines are using correct parts.
• Participate on R3 teams, in 6S events and on root cause/corrective action teams.
• Observe pilot builds to gain knowledge on upcoming changes to products.

• Two-year degree from a technical school in electrical or mechanical field or 3-5 years of demonstrated manufacturing experience
• Communicate with assemblers/line supports to identify issues, then after resolving the issue, communicate the solution
• A desire to learn new skills and problem solve
• Quickly and accurately capture and understand data
• Be well-organized, able to set priorities with assistance and complete tasks efficiently
• Have a basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to collaborate and communicate within cross-functional teams
• Experience with Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – General computer knowledge
• Strong personal work ethic with ‘Do Whatever It Takes’ attitude
• Self-starter, high-energy, strong drive for accomplishment
• Good written and verbal communication
• Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles
• Machine shop experience is a bonus