Job Description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Watlow’s Winona, Minnesota facility is a center of excellence for the design and manufacturing of industrial temperature, process controllers and power controllers. Known for its engineering expertise and precision manufacturing, the site develops advanced control solutions that enable accurate, reliable thermal management across a wide range of applications. The Winona team plays a vital role in delivering innovative technologies that support performance, efficiency and customer success.

We're hiring a: Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2- Weekends

Winona, MN

Pay Rate: $27-$32 per hour

Enjoy a 36 hour workweek while being paid for 40 hours!

About the Role

As a Technician II you will focus on sustaining, restoring, and improving existing machines and processes that impact a technical area. You will manage your own activities and take accountability for completing routine tasks that are part of an overall project or process. As part of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will be a team member who is relied on to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

Your Key Responsibilities

• General processes and equipment support including:
• Automated Surface Mount Assembly
• Through Hole Wave and Selective Soldering
• In-Circuit and Functional Testing
• Manual and Semi Auto Build Processes.
• Label Printers.
• Assure that equipment is operating properly, correct and/or report malfunctions, and may assist others in complex set up/repair operations.
• Provide secondary maintenance support during staff absences or periods of high equipment downtime, assisting with basic troubleshooting, repairs, and machine restoration to minimize production delays.
• Implement Engineering Changes including work instructions, routings, and BOM’s.
• Support implementation of new technology for process execution and/or analysis.
• Manage own time, professional development, prioritize workflows and be accountable for own results.
• Train production employees on products, processes, procedures, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two-year degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Basic equipment electro/mechanical knowledge.
• Problem solving and applied equipment troubleshooting skills.

Desired Qualifications – Applied Knowledge of:

• Universal, Fuji, or other SMT assembly equipment.
• Printed circuit boards, electronic components and basic printed circuit technology assembly procedures.
• Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Understanding of communications hardware and software protocols (I.E., GPIB, RS-485, Ethernet TCP, Modbus).
• Computer networking applied knowledge
• Database awareness, understanding how testers and printers access SQL16, PLM, MAC PAC.
• Data analytics applied knowledge.
• Machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Workmanship acceptability requirements and industry standards such as IPC 610.
• The procedures for the safe handling of electronic components or assemblies.
• Electronic component terminology, placement and markings.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.