Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Corning • Hemlock, MI

4d • $59,029 - $81,165 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports safe, reliable manufacturing operations within the Hemlock Wafer Plant Pulling Department by maximizing equipment uptime, troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with Engineering, Development, and Manufacturing teams to improve process performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (2-year) in technical discipline, or 2+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial machines and equipment in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems and implement data-driven solutions
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance or process improvements in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to work a 2-3-2 rotating scheduling including off-shift and weekend hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing technologies
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
• Familiarity with 6-Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe (KT), Mission Essential Engineering (MEE) and/or DMAIC methodologies
• Demonstrated track record delivering process improvements or step-change innovations in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild manufacturing equipment; partner with Engineering on non-routine repairs and defect resolution
• Lead planned maintenance activities (preventative, corrective, and predictive) including coordination of parts, personnel, and startup communications
• Apply root cause analysis to drive sustainable corrective actions and improve asset uptime
• Support the shift from reactive to proactive maintenance to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Participate in team meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

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