Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

INFICON in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support our vacuum gauge production line in a specialized laboratory setting. You will be the first line of defense, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and quickly addressing line-down issues to keep production running.

You will develop new processes, update work instructions, and partner with Engineering to implement improvements. A hands-on technician with 2+ years in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills will

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in manufacturing, production, or technical maintenance.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems.
• Able to read technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose under pressure.
• Interest in vacuum technologies or semiconductor manufacturing a plus.

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

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading drawings

Maintenance programs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Qualifications

Responsabilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 401(k) 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, 401(k), 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 contact [e-mail].