Engineering Technician II - CNC, Automation & Process Improvement

Fox Factory; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Factory in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and continuous improvement across the facility. The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization for CNC mills/turns, fiber lasers, brake presses, and robotic weld cells.

You will help develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods, support new product introductions, and assist with tooling and automation projects while collaborating with Production,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing, engineering technician, machining, fabrication, automation, or process development experience.
• Hands-on experience with multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, or industrial automation.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for CNC milling, CNC turning, fiber laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, and other fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving equipment, tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, part quality, cycle time, and operator methods.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods to increase safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework and downtime
• Support preparation of manufacturing quotes for new and existing parts and assemblies.
• Identify special tooling, fixtures, gauges, programming, or capital equipment required to manufacture quoted products.
• Evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness, reduce cost, or improve production efficiency.
• Assist with creation, modification, and troubleshooting of CNC programs.
• Develop and improve machining fixtures, work holding methods, and tooling strategies.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, tool life, chatter, chip control, and machining‑related quality issues.
• Assist operators and setup personnel with complex setups and machining issues.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify causes of downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with machine and automation upgrades.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when advanced technical support is required.
• Assist Maintenance with complex equipment troubleshooting when manufacturing process knowledge is required.
• Assist with development of process documentation including work instructions, setup
• Support improvements to OEE, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Train operators, setup personnel, technicians, and other employees on new or revised manufacturing processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Measuring devices

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machining

Laser Cutting

Robotic Welding

CAM software

Job description

Fox Factory in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and continuous improvement across the facility. The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization for CNC mills/turns, fiber lasers, brake presses, and robotic weld cells.

You will help develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods, support new product introductions, and assist with tooling and automation projects while collaborating with Production,