Process Engineering Technician

Wieland Small Tube Products; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wieland is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for our on-site facility in Duncansville, PA. The role focuses on equipment condition, process stability, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will collaborate with Process Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Safety teams to drive sustainable performance and meet manufacturing KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting production operations and equipment-intensive processes.
• Proven track record of leading or supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working directly with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with process documentation, standard work, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Process Performance & Optimization: Identify, analyze, and eliminate losses to improve safety, quality, cost, reliability, and throughput.
• Technical Ownership & Change Management: Serve as technical owner for assigned process improvements.
• Ensure engineering changes are tested, validated, documented, approved, and sustained.
• Equipment Health & Reliability: Monitor condition and performance.
• Partner with Process Engineers, Maintenance and Reliability to resolve chronic equipment issues and improve availability.
• Support TPM, preventive maintenance, and operator care strategies.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work, visual management, and 6S practices for long-term stability.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during operations, startups, and shutdowns.
• Work with Process Engineers, operators, supervisors, and support teams to drive effective solutions.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management: Promote safety culture and participate in hazard analyses and investigations.
• Ensure all engineering and process changes comply with regulatory and company requirements.
• Performance Tracking & Communication: Track KPIs, action items, and improvements; communicate results and risks to leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hands-on production support

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis basics

Documentation & change management

Commissioning & validation

Floor presence

Shift flexibility

Safety culture & teamwork

Job description

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Process Engineering Technician. The Process Engineering Technician will design as a developmental role, supports and improves day ‑ to ‑ day operations within the manufacturing facility. This role provides hands ‑ on engineering support while leading cross ‑ functional operational excellence support focused on equipment condition, process stability, housekeeping, safety, and continuous improvement. The role works closely with the Process Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Safety to drive sustainable performance improvements. This role is located in Duncansville, PA and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

Process Engineering Technician Responsibilities

• Process Performance & Optimization - Identify, analyze, and eliminate process losses, instability, and inefficiencies to improve safety, quality, cost, reliability, and throughput.
• Technical Ownership & Change Management - Serve as technical owner for assigned process improvements.
• Ensure engineering changes are properly tested, validated, documented, approved, and sustained.
• Equipment Health & Reliability Support - Monitor equipment condition and performance.
• Partner with Process Engineers, Maintenance and Reliability to resolve chronic equipment issues and improve availability.
• Support TPM, preventive maintenance, and operator care strategies.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work, visual management, and 6S practices to support long ‑ term performance stability.
• Provide hands ‑ on engineering support during normal operations, abnormal conditions, startups, and shutdowns.
• Work directly with Process Engineers, operators, supervisors, and support teams to drive effective solutions .
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Promote a strong safety culture & p articipate in hazard analyses, incident investigations, and corrective action development.
• Ensure all engineering and process changes comply with regulatory and company requirements.
• Performance Tracking & Communication - Track KPIs, action items, and improvement effectiveness.
• Clearly communicate results, risks, and opportunities to leadership.

Process Engineering Technician Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience supporting production operations and equipment‑intensive processes.
• Proven track record of leading or supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working directly with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with process documentation, standard work, and change management.
• Basic to intermediate data analysis skills (process metrics, trends, KPIs).
• Experience with commissioning, trials, testing, and validation activities preferred.
• Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor.
• Willingness to work alternate shift hours in support of off‑shift activities, startups, and shutdowns as needed.
• Comfortable working in a team‑based, safety‑critical manufacturing environment.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco‑friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.