CNC Swiss Engineering Technician - Days

Precera Medical; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA/FSA options

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Precera Medical in Minnesota seeks an Engineering Technician to coordinate production activities with engineering. You will create CNC programs, troubleshoot processes and drive improvements through LEAN principles. You will develop tools, validate changes, and support ERP-based change control.

The role focuses on accuracy, tool selection, and process optimization, with a strong emphasis on quality and cross‑functional collaboration across manufacturing and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a technical field.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software, SolidWorks, NX and Esprit.
• Proficient PC skills in Windows, including Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints/models, create CNC programs, and set up machines for Swiss or milling centers.
• Select cutting tools to optimize life and cost.
• Develop cost-effective, sustainable processes.
• Write work instructions and procedures.
• Full understanding of G-code and LEAN practices.
• Coordinate engineering tests and quality assurance.
• Support tool design, CNC programming, and change control in ERP.
• Assist with tooling costing and quoting; resolve daily manufacturing issues.
• Maintain machining and secondary processes; engage in continuous improvement.

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10 hours & Friday, 5.5 hours

Position Summary

This role is working with Engineering to coordinate all production and post processing activities. The Engineering Technician will create CNC code that performs a capable, repeatable process, perform process troubleshooting, process improvements, validations, qualifications, and change control.

Key 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 LISI sites as needed

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $35-$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 various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in 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) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.