Engineering Technician

Job Title:

Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician determines how each part will be manufactured, leveraging strengths in milling or turning to create efficient and reliable machining processes. This role focuses heavily on CNC programming and CAM work, including reviewing incoming parts, generating programs, selecting tooling, and defining machining strategies. The position also provides hands-on shop support, working closely with operators and engineers to resolve machining issues and ensure parts meet quality and tolerance requirements.

Responsibilities

* Review incoming parts and decide the optimal manufacturing approach based on milling or turning capabilities.

* Develop CNC programs for new and existing parts, ensuring efficient and repeatable machining processes.

* Select appropriate tooling and define machining strategies, including tool paths, operations, and setups.

* Determine how each part will be run, documenting the process plan and communicating it clearly to shop personnel.

* Provide hands-on shop support to operators, assisting with issues related to tolerances, tooling, work holding, and general setup.

* Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve machine or process issues, including work holding and tooling problems.

* Create or work from 3D models to support CAM programming and machining activities.

* Generate 3D models and produce printed models when needed prior to machining to validate geometry and setup.

* Focus on CAM programming for projects that already have 3D models, ensuring accurate and efficient tool paths.

* Apply strong knowledge of metal cutting, feeds and speeds, and material behavior to optimize machining performance.

* Use CAD and CAM software, including Fusion 360, to design fixtures and support machining operations.

* Support engineering change orders (ECO/ECR) by updating programs, tooling, and process documentation as needed.

* Ensure that machining processes align with quality control requirements, cost considerations, and material specifications.

* Maintain clear documentation of programs, setups, and process changes to support repeatability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

* Strong CNC programming skills, with the ability to develop programs for milling and turning operations.

* 3+ years of CNC programming experience with Fusion 360 preferred (other software will be considered).

* Solid understanding of metal cutting principles and machining best practices.

* Knowledge of raw materials, including how material behavior affects machining performance.

* Knowledge of quality control concepts, including tolerances and inspection considerations.

* Ability to select appropriate tooling and define effective machining strategies.

* Experience with 3D modeling to support CAM programming and machining.

* Proficiency with CAD and CAM software tools.

* Ability to troubleshoot machining issues related to tolerances, work holding, tooling, and setup.

* Strong understanding of feeds and speeds and how to apply them to different materials and operations.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with fixture design to support secure and efficient work holding.

* Familiarity with engineering change order (ECO) and engineering change request (ECR) processes.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and machine operators.

* Strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

* Attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality, cost-effective parts.

* Comfort working on CAM-focused projects where 3D models are already available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision

* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth…