Onsite Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Windings; New Ulm, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

retirement contributions

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Windings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our on-site team in New Ulm, MN. This hands-on role partners with Engineering and Production to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment and projects.

You'll document processes, use SolidWorks for tooling, and help with BOMs, routes, and capital projects while growing technical and business skills in a 60+ year, ESOP-driven, high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in a technical field or equivalent industrial/technical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or electronics environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems using a systematic, hands on approach.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools such as SPC, process capability, Gage R&R, or DOE is a plus.
• Electric motor or generator manufacturing experience is a bonus — but not required.
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively with Engineering and Production and isn't afraid to get hands on

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing processes, quality, workflow, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and help identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, forms, and engineering changes.
• Use SolidWorks to document components, tooling, and fixtures.
• Support capital equipment projects, implementation, and employee training.
• Assist with development builds, testing, inspection, and experimentation.
• Help develop bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes.
• Gather technical data and support engineering reviews.
• Assist with failure analysis and the rework or repair of nonconforming product.
• Work with teams across Windings to improve safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance

Skills

Hands-on

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

2-year technical degree

Equivalent industrial/technical experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SPC

DOE

Gage R&R

Process capability

Job description

Windings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our on-site team in New Ulm, MN. This hands-on role partners with Engineering and Production to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment and projects.

You'll document processes, use SolidWorks for tooling, and help with BOMs, routes, and capital projects while growing technical and business skills in a 60+ year, ESOP-driven, high-reliability manufacturing environment.