Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift

COMPANY OVERVIEWManufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift | West Bend, WIApplied 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.Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive BenefitsRelocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education SupportBENEFITS AND PERKSApplied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:Competitive salary401K retirement planPaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance optionsPaid overtimeFlexible work scheduleEmployees working in West Bend, WI have a short commute from Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.ESTIMATED PAY RANGETechnician I: $28.59-$32.87/hourTechnician II: $33.21-$38.20/hourTechnician III: $37.80-$43.48/hourSenior Technician : $42.43-$48.80/hourFinal compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.JOB SUMMARYAs a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift in West Bend, WI, you will:Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptimeRespond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering supportPerform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changesLead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑upSupport new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hoursCoordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activitiesCoach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard workDocument shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoffWork collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partnersContribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro areaApply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovationQUALIFICATIONS3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturingExperience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.)Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issuesFamiliarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout proceduresAbility to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating proceduresCapable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime)Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notesProficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systemsSelf‑directed and able to work independently with minimal supervisionAssociate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent shop‑floor experienceFanuc robotics programming experience (training available if needed)Lean Manufacturing / 5S experience preferredAbility/previous experience working 3rd shift (11pm–7am)SKILLS AND VALUESCapable of working independently and as a team memberStrong work ethic and unwavering integrityExcellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindsetCuriosity, problem solving, and analytical thinkingEffective verbal and written communicationDesire to work on a variety of projectsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in West Bend, WI, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job ID: 20261063