CNC Swiss Engineering Technician

MANIFEST Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,348 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

MANIFEST Technology in Minneapolis is looking for a CNC Swiss Engineering Technician for night shifts. This role involves creating CNC programs, optimizing machining processes, and ensuring quality standards. Successful candidates will have 2–3 years of experience and proficiency in CAD/CAM software.

The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing while adhering to HSE standards. This long-term position offers a pay range between $38 and $44 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a technical field.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints and models, create CNC programs.
• Select cutting tools for cost-effective production.
• Develop sustainable machining processes.

Skills

CAD and CAM software (SolidWorks, NX, Esprit)

Effective written and verbal communication

Teamwork skills

PC skills in a Windows environment

Job description

CNC Swiss Engineering Technician – Night Shift to Serve the Medical Device Industry

JOB SUMMARY

MANIFEST Technology is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Engineering Technician to support night‑shift operations by partnering closely with Engineering to coordinate production and post‑processing activities. This role is responsible for creating capable, repeatable CNC programs; optimizing machining processes; troubleshooting issues; and driving continuous improvement across Swiss and milling operations. The technician will support validations, qualifications, change control, tooling selection, and documentation while ensuring adherence to quality, LEAN principles, and HSE standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient, cost‑effective manufacturing processes and resolving daily production challenges.

Position type: Direct Hire; US Citizen or Green Card Holder; No C2C

Duration: Long term and ongoing

Location: Onsite: Mon-Thu; 5pm-5am, Minneapolis area

Pay Range: $38-$44/Hour; W2 / No C2C

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret print and models, create CNC programs and set up machines to produce the component for Swiss or Milling machine centers
• Select cutting tools that will achieve cost effective tool life and fully utilize the tool
• Develop a process that is capable, cost effective and sustainable
• Write work instructions and procedures to support the process
• Full understanding of G-code
• Advocate and implement the highest quality standards and LEAN principles
• Assess and communicate technical specifications to all departments
• Identify and complete continuous improvement projects
• Cycle time reduction
• Perishable tooling selection and cost reduction
• Create and coordinate engineering tests
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure specification compliance
• Assist/or develop in the development of tool design and CNC programming
• Modify through change control, BOM/BOO within the ERP system
• Assist with all costing and quoting functions – for tooling
• Resolve daily manufacturing issues per LEAN structure
• Maintain machining and secondary operational processes
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 – 3 years of experience in technical field
• Experience with CAD and CAM software – preferably Solid works, NX and Esprit
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially word and excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex parts
• Experience in a precision manufacturing shop environment
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application
• Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Ability to travel between client sites as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :
• Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
• Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
• Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to typical machine shop physical hazards occasionally
• Travel by air or car occasionally