Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2

Watlow•Winona, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Watlow is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2 at its Winona, Minnesota facility. As a Technician II in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will sustain, restore, and improve existing machines and processes affecting a technical area. You will manage your own activities, complete routine tasks within larger projects or processes, and apply knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment. You will use standard procedures, make decisions to prioritize work based on available resources, and share your knowledge with the team. The role is listed for weekends and offers a 36-hour workweek paid as 40 hours, at $27–$32 per hour. The position supports manufacturing equipment and processes, 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. Responsibilities also include equipment troubleshooting and restoration, implementing engineering changes, supporting new technology, and training production employees.

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, 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 knowledge of computer networking.
Database awareness, including understanding how testers and printers access SQL16, PLM, and MAC PAC.
Applied knowledge of data analytics.
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 is operating 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 be accountable for results.
Train production employees on products, processes, procedures, and equipment.