Manufacturing Engineer

Essenti Talent; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to set up and maintain production lines used to repair and upgrade returned customer electronic products. You will support technicians in diagnosing and repairing systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role involves leading test system design, fixture maintenance, and root-cause analysis, with opportunities to mentor operations staff and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with design or manufacturing of microprocessor- or microcontroller-based products is required.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience developing automated test systems is a plus.
• Experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of new production line equipment to test, repair, and upgrade electronic products.
• Design, construct, and maintain test fixtures and test systems (hardware, software, mechanics).
• Troubleshoot product failures and perform root-cause analysis on returned electronics.
• Collect repair data and maintain accurate repair records.
• Provide feedback to product development on design corrections and enhancements.
• Develop and document troubleshooting and repair protocols.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mentoring

Self-motivated

Windows/MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Test fixtures

Test equipment

Job description

About

Join a team where hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement drive the repair and upgrade of complex electronic products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across production setup, test systems, and component-level diagnostics in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining production lines used to repair and upgrade returned customer products, while also supporting technicians in diagnosing and repairing electronic systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Lead the setup of new production line equipment used to test, repair, and upgrade electronic products
• Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and test systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components as needed
• Troubleshoot product failures and perform root-cause analysis on electronic products returned from customer facilities
• Collect repair data and maintain accurate repair records and databases
• Provide feedback to product development teams regarding design corrections, product enhancements, and recurring failure trends
• Assist in developing and documenting troubleshooting and repair protocols
• Perform repairs on returned devices in accordance with established quality and safety standards
• Assist technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic products
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operations and repair technicians

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the design or manufacturing of microprocessor- or microcontroller-based products required
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is ideal
• Experience developing automated test systems is preferred but not required
• Experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products is strongly preferred
• Experience with switching power supplies is preferred but not required
• Ability to design, construct, and maintain test fixtures and test systems for microcontroller-based products
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level using schematics and common test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing safety practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a self-motivated approach to work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to mentor operations and repair technicians
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background in electronics manufacturing, testing, or repair strongly preferred

Work Environment

• Electronics manufacturing and repair environment
• Work involves hands-on troubleshooting, test equipment, and production line support
• Must follow established safety procedures and laboratory/manufacturing safety practices

Disclaimer

Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.