Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2

Watlow Recruitment Team•Winona, MN

4d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Watlow’s Winona, Minnesota facility designs and manufactures industrial temperature, process, and power controllers. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2 will support Advanced Manufacturing Engineering by sustaining, restoring, and improving existing machines and processes that affect a technical area. The technician manages their own activities, completes routine work within projects and processes, and uses knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment to prioritize work based on available resources. Tasks follow standard procedures and may vary in scope, sequence, complexity, and timing. The technician also contributes previously acquired knowledge to the team.

Requirements

Minimum of a two-year degree and/or equivalent experience.
Basic electromechanical equipment knowledge.
Problem-solving and applied equipment troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Applied knowledge of Universal, Fuji, or other SMT assembly equipment.
Knowledge of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and basic printed-circuit technology assembly procedures.
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Understanding of communications hardware and software protocols such as GPIB, RS-485, Ethernet TCP, and Modbus.
Applied computer networking knowledge.
Database awareness, including understanding how testers and printers access SQL16, PLM, and MAC PAC.
Applied data analytics knowledge.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of workmanship acceptability requirements and industry standards such as IPC 610.
Knowledge of procedures for the safe handling of electronic components or assemblies.
Knowledge of electronic component terminology, placement, and markings.

Responsibilities

Support general processes and equipment, including automated surface mount assembly, through-hole wave and selective soldering, in-circuit and functional testing, manual and semi-automated build processes, and label printers.
Ensure equipment operates properly, correct or report malfunctions, and assist with complex setup and repair operations as needed.
Provide secondary maintenance support during staff absences or periods of high equipment downtime, including basic troubleshooting, repairs, and machine restoration to minimize production delays.
Implement engineering changes, including work instructions, routings, and bills of materials.
Support implementation of new technology for process execution or analysis.
Manage time and professional development, prioritize workflows, and take accountability for results.
Train production employees on products, processes, procedures, and equipment.