Manufacturing Engineering Technician | Application

Advanced Assembly, Inc.; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day workweek

Job summary

Advanced Assembly, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician (2nd Shift) to support electronics manufacturing by maintaining and improving production test equipment, fixtures, and processes. You will partner with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to ensure reliable production and high-quality products.

Ideal candidates have experience with PCBAs, functional testing, and engineering support, with opportunities to mentor technicians and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in electronic manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, DOE, FMEA, Gage R&R, Process Flow Diagrams, DFT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and troubleshoot production test equipment, fixtures, and processes.
• Program fixtures and calibration procedures; support engineering teams for reliability and quality.
• Mentor manufacturing technicians and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop operating instructions and documentation for test and programming fixtures.

Skills

LabVIEW

DOE

FMEA

Gage R&R

DFT

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field

Tools

Process Flow Diagrams

Job description

5901 Research Park Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)

Electronics Manufacturing | $36.00 - $40.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 2:45 PM – 12:45 AM

Help Build Better Manufacturing Processes

Do you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving technical problems, and improving manufacturing processes?

Advanced Assembly, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support our electronics manufacturing operation by maintaining and improving production test equipment, programming fixtures, calibration processes, and manufacturing systems. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to ensure reliable production, exceptional product quality, and continuous process improvement.

If you have experience with electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), functional testing, and engineering support, we’d love to hear from you.

About Advanced Assembly, Inc.

Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI) is a Wisconsin-based electronics manufacturer specializing in high quality printed circuit board assemblies and electronic products. Our teams combine advanced manufacturing technology with a collaborative, hands‑on culture to produce reliable products that make a difference.

Manufacturing Engineering plays a critical role in our success by developing, maintaining, and improving the equipment, fixtures, and processes that keep production running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards.

Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting functional test and programming equipment, fixtures, and processes. This role partners with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to ensure reliable production, product quality, and continuous process improvement.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams, including internal and external engineering partners.
• Evaluate and verify test fixture coverage to ensure manufacturing test requirements are met.
• Perform test fixture validation, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and repair of programming equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on production test equipment.
• Manage known‑good (“gold”) printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) used for production testing.
• Maintain test software, program revisions, and implement approved updates.
• Develop and maintain operating instructions and documentation for test and programming fixtures.
• Mentor manufacturing technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, root cause investigations, project implementation, and employee training.
• Design, develop, test, source, and evaluate manufacturing tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing test and programming processes and methods for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Develop and recommend innovative test and programming solutions that improve quality, manufacturability, and overall cost competitiveness.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by primary supervisor.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in electronic manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand both verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of:
  • LabVIEW
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R)
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Design for Test (DFT)
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, and analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes, IPC workmanship standards, and ISO quality systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an indoor manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence of company policies.

Why Join Advanced Assembly?

• Competitive pay of $36.00 - $40.00/hour
• Four‑day workweek (Monday – Thursday)
• Work with advanced electronics manufacturing equipment and technologies
• Collaborative Manufacturing and Engineering teams
• Opportunities to solve technical challenges and improve manufacturing processes
• A culture focused on quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

If you’re an experienced Engineering Technician or Electronics Manufacturing professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, improving processes, and making a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we’d love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital/veteran/student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, etc., and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law and regulations.

5901 Research Park Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA