Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2

Watlow Recruitment Team • Winona, MN

3d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Watlow is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2 for its Winona, Minnesota facility. The role is part of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and focuses on sustaining, restoring, and improving existing machines and processes that affect a technical area. The technician manages their own activities, completes routine tasks within broader projects or processes, follows standard procedures, and applies knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment to prioritize work and contribute to team success.

The role supports manufacturing processes and equipment, including automated surface mount assembly, through-hole wave and selective soldering, in-circuit and functional testing, manual and semi-automatic build processes, and label printers. The technician helps ensure equipment operates properly, identifies or reports malfunctions, and may assist with complex setup and repair. They also provide secondary maintenance support during staff absences or high equipment downtime, implement engineering changes, support new technology, and train production employees.

The position is based at Watlow’s Winona, Minnesota facility. The posting offers a 36-hour workweek with pay for 40 hours and lists a pay rate of $27–$32 per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Applied knowledge of Universal, Fuji, or other SMT assembly equipment.
• Applied knowledge of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and basic printed-circuit-technology assembly procedures.
• Applied 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 safe handling of electronic components or assemblies.
• Knowledge of electronic component terminology, placement, and markings.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes and equipment, including automated surface mount assembly, through-hole wave and selective soldering, in-circuit and functional testing, manual and semi-automatic build processes, and label printers.
• Ensure equipment is operating properly, correct or report malfunctions, and assist others with complex setup or repair operations as needed.
• Provide secondary maintenance support during staff absences or periods of high equipment downtime, assisting with 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.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with a company match on contributions and an annual company contribution tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree