Senior Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Pay Starting at $36.42/hr.

About the role

The Senior Engineering Technician provides technical support to manufacturing engineers in developing and improving manufacturing processes. The technician will also support Manufacturing engineers with designing, building, and documenting fixtures and tools. This position requires strong technical skills, analytical problem-solving, and a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Analyze assembly and product quality concerns and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Design, build, modify, validate, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support safe and cost-effective operations.
• Support manufacturing engineers by creating and updating process documentation, engineering changes, deviations, and product-related records.
• Assemble, install, wire, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and workstation assessments to validate cycle times and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and document inspection, testing, and process validation procedures to meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Train manufacturing personnel on technical processes, quality standards, and approved work methods while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment or manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting process improvements, equipment maintenance, or production-related technical activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing, assembling, or modifying manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
• Experience conducting time studies, process evaluations, or value stream mapping activities.
• Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions, or process validation records.

Additional Information

• Manufacturing site-based position.
• Requires the ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, movement between work areas, and handling small components and assemblies.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to hear and respond to safety alarms, pages, and workplace directives.
• Uses a variety of tools that may include but are not limited to manual and power hand tools, pneumatic tools, test equipment, presses, and measuring and cutting devices.

Pay

$36.42 - $50.38 USD Hourly

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program.
• Financial benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.