Manufacturing Engineering Technician, 2nd shift (2025-117)

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team in Kirkland, WA.

This position will support our 2nd shift and will be eligible for a $2/hour shift differential. Hours are Mon - Thurs 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Manufacturing Engineering Technian is a skilled specialist that applies company standards, policies, procedures, and best practices in performing the following:

• Respond to issues on the production floor.
• Assist with basic concerns following set processes and procedures, escalating to others when needed.
• Quickly Responds to production line issues, such as tooling misalignments, machine stoppages, or incorrect work instructions.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with time studies, maintaining Manufacturing instructions, initiating change requests, and uploading information into the ERP/ERS.
• Perform evaluations and audits of current Manufacturing work instructions to make improvements with safety and quality in mind.
• Regularly engage with operators on the production floor to ensure instructions are clear, accurate, and easy to interpret.
• Flow work instruction feedback to Manufacturing Engineers and Assist in incorporating changes.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in engineering, mechatronics, or another applicable technical field.
• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position).

Competencies:

As a skilled specialist, the Manufacturing Engineering Technician will display the following competencies:

• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management (Of self and others)— Managing one's own time and the time of others to be able to complete a job on time as scheduled.
• Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Comprehension – Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods.
• Communication – Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand.
• Customer service – Understand and quickly respond to customer needs.
• Problem Sensitivity — Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Judgment and Decision Making —Considering the relative costs and the environment will affect outcomes.

Technical Skills:

• Utilization of Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Electrical/electronic knowledge
• Understanding of schematics/drawings and interworking’s of machines/engines (i.e. AC/DC power conversion)
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Engineering Fundamentals: Understanding engineering principles and theories, particularly those related to industrial engineering.
• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of manufacturing production processes and the various techniques used.
• Industrial Layout Design: Ability to design and optimize industrial layouts for efficiency and productivity.
• Time and Motion Study: Expertise in conducting time and motion studies to analyze worker operations and identify opportunities for improving efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Skills in identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing data from studies to draw meaningful conclusions and insights.
• Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality assurance principles and practices to ensure that production standards are met.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage
• Exposure to LN2
• Exposure to power tools
• Exposure to chemicals
• Moderate noise environment

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician is $31.76 - $47.64. Mid-point is $39.70/hour.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements

Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays