Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift | West Bend, WI
Applied 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 Benefits
Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Applied 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 salary
401K retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
Paid overtime
Flexible work schedule
Employees 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 RANGE
Technician I: $28.59-$32.87/hour
Technician II: $33.21-$38.20/hour
Technician III: $37.80-$43.48/hour
Senior Technician : $42.43-$48.80/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift in West Bend, WI , you will:
Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime
Respond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering support
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changes
Lead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑up
Support new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hours
Coordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activities
Coach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard work
Document shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoff
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing
Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues
Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures
Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures
Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime)
Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systems
Self‑directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent shop‑floor experience
Fanuc robotics programming experience (training available if needed)
Lean Manufacturing / 5S experience preferred
Ability/previous experience working 3rd shift (11pm–7am)
SKILLS AND VALUES
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please 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