Manufacturing Technologist

Bruker Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 37,350 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Paid time off

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Bruker Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Technologist in Eden Prairie, MN. You will work in the production department, assembling precision electro-mechanical components for the Hysitron product line. Key responsibilities include improving manufacturing processes, creating CAD documents, and ensuring quality in production. Candidates should have an engineering or physics degree; hands-on experience preferred. The role offers an estimated salary of $37,350 to $66,000, alongside benefits like 401(k) matching and medical plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques used in manufacturing.
• Ability to work with microscopes for small components assembly.
• Experience in precision assembly and soldering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical components under supervision.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• Create engineering drawings and manufacturing documents.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering science and technology

Attention to detail

Hand soldering skills

Understanding assembly procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Stream

Job description

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Technologist, you’ll work in our production department with a team of technicians and engineers responsible for manufacturing the Hysitron product line of instrumentation. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on skill with cutting‑edge technology and open a door to an exciting future in mechanics and engineering. Under the appropriate guidance you will build electro‑mechanical components and devices used in our line of nanoindentation products. You will have opportunities to work with advanced scientific tools, including the Hysitron scanning probe nanomechanical test systems.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of electro‑mechanical components and devices under general supervision.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions, design improvements, and process changes to improve efficiency, quality, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing methods, technologies, processes, or equipment.
• Create engineering drawings and manufacturing documents using computer‑aided design (SolidWorks CAD).
• Develop new and improve existing assembly documentation using computer software (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Stream).

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in the design and production of goods and services.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a microscope to manipulate and assemble small electrical and mechanical components.
• Experience hand soldering SMT, through‑hole, and fine gauge wire (32 gauge or smaller) or equivalent technical skill preferred; precision modeling or assembly of delicate miniature components may be acceptable substitute.
• Ability to follow and understand assembly procedures, circuit schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field with no experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated base salary range: $37,350 to $66,000. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for performance‑related incentive and a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, vacation, sick time, holidays, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Export Control Compliance

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws. All interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre‑interview to determine eligibility in light of export control restrictions.