Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift
About The Position
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in West Bend, WI, as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift. You will be part of a group of engineers and technicians dedicated to high-quality work, value-added solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from Northern Milwaukee and beyond to apply. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing
- Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures
- Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime)
- Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systems
- Self‑directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent shop‑floor experience
- Ability/previous experience working 3rd shift (11pm–7am)
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
Nice To Haves
- Fanuc robotics programming experience (training available if needed)
- Lean Manufacturing / 5S experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime
- Respond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering support
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changes
- Lead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑up
- Support new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hours
- Coordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activities
- Coach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard work
- Document shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoff
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
- Paid overtime
- Flexible work schedule
- Relocation Assistance
- Ownership Opportunity
- Continuing Education Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
