Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Ulm

Description

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. Our unique ESOP plan contributes to your retirement at no cost to you.

For over 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, racetracks, and deep drilling sites.

Love figuring out how things work — and how to make them work better?

Windings is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team. This is a hands‑on technical role where you’ll work closely with Engineering and Production to solve problems, improve manufacturing processes, support new equipment and projects, and help us build high-quality products.

If you enjoy being out on the production floor, troubleshooting issues, working with tooling and fixtures, and turning ideas into real improvements, this could be a great fit.

This is a fully on‑site position based in New Ulm, MN. Candidates must be able to work on‑site as required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing processes, quality, workflow, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and help identify root causes and practical solutions
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, forms, and engineering changes
• Use Solid Works to document components, tooling, and fixtures
• Support capital equipment projects, implementation, and employee training
• Assist with development builds, testing, inspection, and experimentation
• Help develop bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes
• Gather technical data and support engineering reviews
• Assist with failure analysis and the rework or repair of nonconforming product
• Work with teams across Windings to improve safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance

• 2-year degree in a technical field or equivalent industrial/technical experience
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or electronics environment preferred
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot problems using a systematic, hands on approach
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience with Solid Works is a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools such as SPC, process capability, Gage R&R, or DOE is a plus
• Electric motor or generator manufacturing experience is a bonus — but not required
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively with Engineering and Production and isn't afraid to get hands on

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• Meaningful retirement contributions
• Work tied to high-performance, high-reliability industries
• AS9100-certified quality environment
• Stable company with 60+ years of success
• Opportunity to grow technical and business skills
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

At Windings, every role matters. Accuracy matters. Quality matters. Ownership matters.

If you want to contribute to something bigger than yourself — while building technical expertise and sharing in the company’s success — we’d love to talk.

$25 - $35 per hour DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly…