Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports engineering and production operations by troubleshooting equipment, maintaining test systems, executing special projects, and providing technical documentation. This role ensures manufacturing processes run safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Perform production machine troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test systems, fixtures, and automated testing equipment.
• Perform soldering tasks and follow industry standard soldering practices; maintain solder certification and assist in training others.
• Support manufacturing engineers with process improvement activities, equipment validations, and production trials.
• Assist with special projects involving new equipment, process upgrades, automation, and prototype builds.
• Produce clear, accurate technical documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to solve daily operational issues.
• Collect production and test data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Adhere to safety policies, quality standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Associate degree in robotics, electronics, manufacturing technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Industry solder certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting production machinery, automation systems, or test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with problem solving skills.
• Experience with technical writing or documentation creation.
• Proficiency with basic measurement tools, diagnostic equipment, and standard office software.
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on manufacturing floors for extended periods.
• Lift up to 40 lbs as needed.
• Use PPE as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off