Manufacturing Engineering Technician (New Ulm)

Careen•Mankato, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Windings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their team. This role involves working closely with Engineering and Production to solve problems, improve manufacturing processes, support new equipment and projects, and contribute to building high-quality products. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the production floor, troubleshooting issues, working with tooling and fixtures, and implementing improvements.

Requirements

2-year degree in a technical field or equivalent industrial/technical experience
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or electronics environment preferred
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot problems using a systematic, hands-on approach
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S., OR undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce, due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
Familiarity with manufacturing tools such as SPC, process capability, Gage R&R, or DOE is a plus
Electric motor or generator manufacturing experience is a bonus — but not required
Someone who enjoys working collaboratively with Engineering and Production and isn't afraid to get hands-on

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing processes, quality, workflow, and efficiency
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and help identify root causes and practical solutions
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, forms, and engineering changes
Use SolidWorks to document components, tooling, and fixtures
Support capital equipment projects, implementation, and employee training
Assist with development builds, testing, inspection, and experimentation
Help develop bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes
Gather technical data and support engineering reviews
Assist with failure analysis and the rework or repair of nonconforming product
Work with teams across Windings to improve safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance