Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour workweek

Job summary

Watlow is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician II for weekend shifts at our Winona, MN facility. You will sustain, restore, and improve existing machines and processes, managing your own tasks within Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and prioritizing workflows based on available resources.

As a Technician II, you will train production staff, implement engineering changes, and support new technology in process execution.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Basic electro/mechanical equipment knowledge.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support SMT assembly, wave and soldering processes.
• Ensure equipment operates correctly and report malfunctions.
• Provide maintenance support to minimize production delays.
• Implement changes to work instructions and BOMs.
• Support new technology implementation for process execution.
• Train production staff on products, processes, and equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Time management

Equipment knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SMT assembly equipment

Circuit boards/PCBs

Networking protocols

SQL/PLM access

Excel

Job description

Watlow’s Winona, Minnesota facility is a center of excellence for the design and manufacturing of industrial temperature, process controllers and power controllers. Known for its engineering expertise and precision manufacturing, the site develops advanced control solutions that enable accurate, reliable thermal management across a wide range of applications. The Winona team plays a vital role in delivering innovative technologies that support performance, efficiency and customer success.

We're hiring a: Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2- Weekends

Winona, MN

Pay Rate: $27-$32 per hour

Enjoy a 36 hour workweek while being paid for 40 hours!

About the Role

As aTechnician IIyou willfocus on sustaining, restoring, and improving existing machines and processes that impact a technical area. You will manage your own activities and take accountability for completing routine tasks that are part of an overall project or process. As part of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will be a team member who is relied on to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

Your Key Responsibilities

• General processes and equipment support including:
  • Automated Surface Mount Assembly
  • Through Hole Wave and Selective Soldering
  • In-Circuit and Functional Testing
  • Manual and Semi Auto Build Processes.
  • Label Printers.
• Assure that equipment is operating properly, correct and/or report malfunctions, and may assist others in complex set up/repair operations.
• Provide secondary maintenance support during staff absences or periods of high equipment downtime, assisting with basic troubleshooting, repairs, and machine restoration to minimize production delays.
• Implement Engineering Changes including work instructions, routings, and BOM’s.
• Support implementation of new technology for process execution and/or analysis.
• Manage own time, professional development, prioritize workflows and be accountable for own results.
• Train production employees on products, processes, procedures, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two-year degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Basic equipment electro/mechanical knowledge.
• Problem solving and applied equipment troubleshooting skills.

Desired Qualifications – Applied Knowledge of:

• Universal, Fuji, or other SMT assembly equipment.
• Printed circuit boards, electronic components and basic printed circuit technology assembly procedures.
• Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Understanding of communications hardware and software protocols (I.E., GPIB, RS-485, Ethernet TCP, Modbus).
• Computer networking applied knowledge
• Database awareness, understanding how testers and printers access SQL16, PLM, MAC PAC.
• Data analytics applied knowledge.
• Machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Workmanship acceptability requirements and industry standards such as IPC 610.
• The procedures for the safe handling of electronic components or assemblies.
• Electronic component terminology, placement and markings.