X-ray Manufacturing Engineer II (3rd Shift)

Moxtek; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Orem, Utah. The role involves leading failure analysis and corrective actions for X-ray tube and power supply issues, requiring strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. This position supports the 3rd shift and demands autonomy in solving equipment-related problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in failure analysis and equipment troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems or vacuum technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the failure analysis process for X-ray tube and power supply failures.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Support the 3rd shift production supervisor in resolving production issues.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Hands-on troubleshooting capability

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical software (JMP, R, Minitab)

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead failure analysis and corrective actions for X-ray tube and high-voltage power supply issues arising during final assembly and final test. This role is responsible for diagnosing both product and equipment-related failures, ensuring rapid resolution to support production continuity on the 3rd shift (graveyard shift, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am).

In addition to product-focused root cause analysis, this role will own the troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization of X-ray tube conditioning and final test equipment, including high-voltage, vacuum, and data acquisition systems. This position requires a high degree of autonomy as the primary engineering support during the 3rd shift.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the failure analysis process for X-ray tube and power supply failures in the final assembly and final test production area.
• Identify and confirm root causes using structured methodologies (Fault Tree Analysis, DOE, 8D, etc.).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair X-ray tube processing, final test, and other equipment, including:
  • High-voltage power supplies and control systems.
  • Vacuum systems (pumps, gauges, seals, leak detection).
  • Data acquisition and test software interfaces.
• Diagnose whether failures are product-related or equipment-induced, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform and coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment to ensure effective utilization and stability.
• Support the 3rd shift production supervisor in resolving real-time production, equipment, and process issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to define repair plans, improve PM procedures, and drive long-term equipment reliability improvements.
• Drive equipment-related root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and downtime.
• Use data analysis to track and trend product failures, equipment performance, and sources of scrap to identify systemic issues.
• Support scrap and yield improvement initiatives through both process and equipment optimization.

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement design-for-reliability and CAPA actions.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment; ensure compliance with safety standards, especially for high-voltage and vacuum systems.
• Author clear technical reports, failure summaries, and shift handoff documentation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to operators and technicians on troubleshooting and equipment use.

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Strong analytical skills for correlating data, test results, and physical evidence.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting capability across electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex manufacturing/test equipment with limited support.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills in a low‑support, off‑shift environment.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis methods (preferred).
• Experience with statistical software such as JMP, R, or Minitab (preferred).
• Effective communication skills for cross‑shift and cross‑functional alignment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing:
  • Failure analysis.
  • Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
  • Data‑driven process improvement.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing or test equipment.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, or X‑ray/e‑beam technologies (preferred).
• Experience supporting production in an off‑shift or high‑autonomy environment (preferred).