CNC Swiss Engineering Technician - Day Shift

LISI; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,348 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

LISI is seeking an Engineering Technician in Coon Rapids, MN to coordinate production and post-processing activities. You will create CNC code, perform process troubleshooting, and drive improvements while maintaining LEAN practices and ISO quality standards.

Responsibilities include selecting tools, developing cost-effective processes, and assisting with tool design and CNC programming within an ISO 13485 environment. Occasional travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints/models and create CNC programs for Swiss or Milling centers.
• Develop and document processes to support manufacturing and post-processing.
• Perform quality assurance tests and assist with tool design and CNC programming.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Windows Office

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Esprit

Job description

Overview

441 93rd Ave, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM • Shift: Day Shift

Position

Engineering Technician – work with Engineering to coordinate all production and post-processing activities. Create CNC code for capable, repeatable processes, perform process troubleshooting, improvements, validations, qualifications, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints and models, create CNC programs, and set up machines to produce components for Swiss or Milling machine centers
• Select cutting tools to 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
• Maintain a 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 a technical field
• Experience with CAD and CAM software – preferably SolidWorks, 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 LISI sites as needed

Health, Safety & Environment responsibilities

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in health, safety and environment by: respecting instructions and rules (including the LISI golden rules); reporting malfunctions or risky situations; implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint
• Participate, upon request, in analyses of risks and incidents and in HSE working groups
• Be familiar with health and safety risks and environmental impacts related to the scope of work
• Be familiar with the site\'s HSE policy and objectives
• Propose improvements to working conditions and environmental impact

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for frequent computer use
• Stands, walks, bends, reaches, or moves about occasionally
• Lifts or moves items up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to typical machine shop hazards occasionally
• Travel by air or car occasionally

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting pay range for this position is $38-$55/hour. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on factors including but not limited to local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP), long-term and short-term disability for full-time employees, and paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, personal holidays, and MN Safe and Sick Time.