Manufacturing Engineering Technician

INFICON; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus (target 10%)

401K match up to 8% (vesting)

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus and broad benefits

Job summary

INFICON is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the vacuum gauge production line in a controlled laboratory environment. You will be the first line of defense, keeping the line running and minimizing downtime while helping develop new processes and update work instructions.

You will collaborate with Engineering to analyze root causes of issues, perform preventive maintenance, and implement corrective actions as product lines evolve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, shift gears as needed, and manage multiple responsibilities to meet production goals.
• A passion for learning, technology, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have some experience with vacuum technologies and/or the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops a solid understanding of our current vacuum gauge product lines and the specialized equipment used in our production laboratory.
• Responds quickly to production line issues, troubleshooting equipment failures and process deviations to minimize line-down situations.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment following established maintenance schedules.
• Works alone or in teams to develop new processes, update work instructions, and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Maintains and updates maintenance schedules, equipment documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Partners with Engineering to support root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Learns new processes and technologies as our product lines evolve, adapting quickly to support changing production needs. Assists with the setup, calibration, and qualification of test equipment and production tooling.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure production issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Reading schematics/drawings

Preventive maintenance

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleanroom environment

Job description

Company Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Job Description

Solid professional knowledge; able to work independently in routine areas. Selects from alternatives; solves routine and emerging problems. Owns outcomes in a defined area.

We're looking for new team members who can help us not only keep our production lines running smoothly but also continuously improve the processes and systems that keep our customers happy long into the future.

The position of Manufacturing Technician will support our vacuum gauge production line in a specialized laboratory environment filled with sophisticated equipment. You will be the first line of defense when things go wrong, keeping the production line running and minimizing downtime.

You will also help us develop new processes, update work instructions, and continuously improve our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develops a solid understanding of our current vacuum gauge product lines and the specialized equipment used in our production laboratory.
• Responds quickly to production line issues, troubleshooting equipment failures and process deviations to minimize line-down situations.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment following established maintenance schedules.
• Works alone or in teams to develop new processes, update work instructions, and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Maintains and updates maintenance schedules, equipment documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Partners with Engineering to support root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Learns new processes and technologies as our product lines evolve, adapting quickly to support changing production needs. Assists with the setup, calibration, and qualification of test equipment and production tooling.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure production issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical maintenance environment.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, shift gears as needed, and manage multiple responsibilities to meet production goals.
• A passion for learning, technology, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have some experience with vacuum technologies and/or the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.
• Positive, self‑motivated personality with a service‑oriented attitude that contributes to our culture of trust and collaboration.

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $80,000 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit‑sharing bonus with a target of 10% as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule).

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward‑thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should [e-mail].

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.

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