Manufacturing Engineer II - Vacuum & High-Voltage

Applied Physics Technologies; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physics Technologies in McMinnville, Oregon, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to own and improve critical manufacturing processes. You will diagnose line issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement across vacuum, high‑voltage, and precision assembly workflows.

You will work hands‑on with production teams to reduce defects, improve safety, and optimize throughput, yield, and cost.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of vacuum systems and vacuum‑system operation.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with hands‑on mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to stay calm and urgent during line‑down situations.
• Experience creating and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on engineering support for manufacturing processes, including zone refining of borides and tungsten.
• Diagnose process, equipment, tooling, material, and product performance problems using structured troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Respond to line‑down and production‑limiting conditions with safety, quality, and documentation in mind.
• Lead or support containment, investigation, corrective actions, verification of effectiveness, and recurrence prevention.
• Work with production technicians and supervisors to resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing issues and improve process consistency.
• Establish process controls, inspection points, test requirements, and reaction plans.

Skills

Vacuum science

Electrical knowledge

High-voltage safety

Root cause analysis

Structured troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Job description

Applied Physics Technologies in McMinnville, Oregon, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to own and improve critical manufacturing processes. You will diagnose line issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement across vacuum, high‑voltage, and precision assembly workflows.

You will work hands‑on with production teams to reduce defects, improve safety, and optimize throughput, yield, and cost.