Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift

Appliedengineering; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 81,278,400 - 139,826,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, and all

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. in West Bend, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the third shift.

You will provide off‑shift engineering support to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime, and troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic controls domains. You’ll lead preventive maintenance tasks, assist with tooling changes, and support new product trials during off‑shift hours while coordinating with maintenance and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing.
• Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures.
• Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime).
• Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systems.
• Self‑directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime.
• Respond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering support.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changes.
• Lead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑up.
• Support new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hours.
• Coordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activities.
• Coach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard work.
• Document shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoff.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area.
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Skills

Engineering technician experience

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Fanuc robotics

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Preventive maintenance

Lockout/Tagout

Time studies

Documentation

Independent work

Office 365

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Shop-floor tablets

MS Office 365

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift | West Bend, WI

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in West Bend, WI, as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift. You will be part of a group of engineers and technicians dedicated to high‑quality work, value‑added solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from Northern Milwaukee and beyond to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Employees working in West Bend, WI have a short commute from Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Technician I: $28.59-$32.87/hour

Technician II: $33.21-$38.20/hour

Technician III: $37.80-$43.48/hour

Senior Technician : $42.43-$48.80/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift in West Bend, WI, you will:

• Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime
• Respond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering support
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changes
• Lead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑up
• Support new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hours
• Coordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activities
• Coach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard work
• Document shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoff
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing
• Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures
• Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime)
• Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systems
• Self‑directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent shop‑floor experience
• Fanuc robotics programming experience (training available if needed)
• Lean Manufacturing / 5S experience preferred
• Ability/previous experience working 3rd shift (11pm–7am)

SKILLS AND VALUES

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees in West Bend, WI, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.