Manufacturing Engineering Technician I - 3rd Shift

Bradford White; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford White is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Technician I to support manufacturing processes and equipment. Responsibilities include calibration testing, setup, repair of controls, and diagnosing issues to maintain optimal production performance.

The role requires a technical degree and 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Independent work and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Aptitude in machine controls, robotics, electrical circuitry, or automated welding.
• Self-motivation with troubleshooting and problem diagnosis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calibration testing, setup, and repair of controls, instruments and gauges in the manufacturing process.
• Monitor equipment performance and adjust setups, calibrations, and alignments.
• Diagnose root causes and take action to resolve problems.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
• Collaborate with facilities, operations, maintenance, and vendors for equipment installation.
• Perform PLC, welding, and robotics troubleshooting.
• Track data on production equipment and report inconsistencies.
• Read and interpret electrical prints.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

Technical degree

Tools

PLC

Robotics

Electrical circuitry

Welding

Job description

Primary Function

The Manufacturing Engineer Technician I performs various technical tasks associated with supporting manufacturing processes or equipment. Technical tasks include performance troubleshooting, gauge and instrumentation calibration, machine programming and problem diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the calibration testing, set up, and repair of various controls, instruments and gauges measuring variables within the manufacturing process
• Monitor equipment performance and adjusts setups, calibrations, and alignments
• Help with the evaluation and diagnosis of root causes and may take immediate action to further resolve a problem
• Identify opportunities for improvement and commonization
• Work with facilities, operations, maintenance, and vendors to prepare for equipment installation
• Perform PLC, Welding, & Robotic troubleshooting
• Track data associated with production equipment and reports any inconsistencies
• Read & interpret electrical prints

Job Requirements

• Technical degree preferred
• 2-4 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Aptitude in one or more of the following: machine controls, robotics, electrical circuitry, or mechanized/automated welding.
• Strong communication skills and team focus