Process Engineering Technician-2

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Job Summary

If you currently work as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Process Technician, Engineering Technician, Process Engineering Technician, Equipment Technician, or Manufacturing Process Technician, you may be a great fit for this opportunity.

Job Summary
 

The Process Engineering Technician - Press-Fit & Router provides technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. In this role, you will troubleshoot process and quality issues, create and modify machine programs, perform equipment setup and changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve yields, reduce downtime, and maintain process stability.
 

The Technician will support manufacturing processes including press-fit and router operations, while working closely with Process Engineers, Operators, and Production teams to maintain process stability, improve yields, and minimize downtime. This position requires the ability to work independently on 3rd Shift following initial training and onboarding.

3rd Shift | 11PM – 7:15PM | Sun – Thurs
Hourly Rate + 12.5% differential
Research Blvd., Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and support manufacturing equipment used in press-fit, and router operations.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot machine programs to support production requirements and process improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve process-related quality issues, yield concerns, and production defects.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and provide technical guidance to production operators.
• Perform line changeovers and equipment configuration changes.
• Collect and document production data including scrap, downtime, defects, and process performance metrics.
• Support process validation activities, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform basic corrective maintenance and escalate equipment-related issues when necessary.
• Follow established escalation procedures to support manufacturing uptime and quality objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams to drive process improvements.

• Minimum Qualifications
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing technician, process technician, engineering technician, equipment technician, or similar technical role.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience within electronics manufacturing, PCB, PCBA, SMT, or through-hole assembly environments.
• Experience supporting press-fit, router, or similar automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience creating, editing, or maintaining machine programs.
• Experience analyzing process defects, yield issues, scrap, and downtime data.
• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field preferred but not required.
• Strong operators with demonstrated technical aptitude and troubleshooting experience are encouraged to apply.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Category

Is Sponsorship Available?

Optional Skills: PCB Layout, PCB Rework (Inactive), PCB Testing, PCB Troubleshooting, SMT Process, SMT Rework, SMT Soldering, Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

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