Manufacturing Engineering Technician I
Trystar Inc•Faribault, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician I supports production stability by helping translate engineering intent into clear, repeatable shop-floor execution. This entry-level role works closely with manufacturing engineers and production teams to maintain work instructions, tools, fixtures, process checks, and training readiness so operators can build safely, correctly, and efficiently. This position is highly hands-on and focused on learning core manufacturing processes while contributing to daily production success.
Requirements
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
- Experience building, wiring, or troubleshooting industrial equipment, test systems, or automation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Comfortable working hands-on with tools, instruments, and test equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing or production test environment
- Familiarity with electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- Exposure to high-mix or complex product environments
- Exposure to UL standards, electrical testing, or compliance environments
- Basic familiarity with PLCs, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and validate work instructions to support consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes
- Assist with tool management and torque control programs to ensure proper usage and compliance
- Support startup verification activities to confirm readiness of equipment, documentation, and processes
- Help ensure fixtures, tooling, and workstations are properly set up and ready for production
- Document production issues clearly and escalate concerns to engineering or supervision as appropriate
- Support 5S initiatives and maintain point-of-use organization and standardization on the shop floor
- Assist with pilot builds, new product introductions (NPI), and product transfers between facilities
- Support training readiness by ensuring instructions, tools, and materials are available and accurate
- Provide hands-on production support, troubleshooting basic issues and escalating when needed
Benefits
- 401 (k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
