Process Engineering Technician

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks a Process Engineering Technician to support manufacturing and engineering by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing production processes to ensure quality and yield. You will work closely with operators and engineers, perform test runs, collect data and prepare charts for review.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, audits, data-driven problem solving, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that boost productivity and product quality.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with process changes and engineering support.
• Strong computer skills to use manufacturing software, data systems, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications to document, analyze, and report process performance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new manufacturing systems and technologies.
• Ability to accurately enter, track, and maintain production and test data while preparing charts, graphs, and reports for engineering review.
• HS diploma required or Associate’s Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Set‑up processing equipment.
• Monitor, audit and provide guidance to line operators.
• Process test runs and prepare records, charts, and graphs of results for engineering review.
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Data collection systems

Databases

Presentation applications

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job Summary

The Process Engineering Technician supports manufacturing and engineering operations by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing production processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and yield performance. This role is responsible for the setup and operation of processing equipment, providing guidance and support to production line operators, and conducting process audits to maintain compliance with established procedures. The technician performs test runs, collects and analyzes production data, and prepares records, charts, and graphs to assist engineering teams in identifying yield issues and evaluating new products or process improvements. Working closely with process development and engineering personnel, the Process Engineering Technician provides technical support, troubleshoots manufacturing challenges, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, product quality, and overall manufacturing performance.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 2pm-10:30pm – 2nd shift

What a typical day looks like

• Performs set‑up of processing equipment.
• Monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators.
• Processes test runs and prepares records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
• Provides technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• At least 2 years of process changes, technical assistance with engineers manufacturing/shipping and receiving environment
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use manufacturing and engineering software, data collection systems, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications to document, analyze, and report process performance data.
• Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and comfortable learning new manufacturing systems and technologies.
• Ability to accurately enter, track, and maintain production and test data while preparing charts, graphs, and reports for engineering review.
• HS diploma required/ Associate’s Degree in related field, technical training or equivalent education and training

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).