Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to provide support to the Manufacturing Engineering team through application of standards, training, investigation and continuous improvement. This is a first-shift position with flexible scheduling, paid training, and good benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support to manufacturing engineers under limited supervision, applies intermediate skills, may implement new procedures, techniques, tools, etc. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of manufacturing engineering process changes or production floor layout to support manufacturing operations.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and continuous improvement in support of mechanical, electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, and production equipment.
• Executes inspections, experiments or qualifications and gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data including build and defect data.
• Maintains and updates process or project documentation.
• Leads or assists in performing periodic audits, such as test equipment availability, 5S housekeeping, FOD, or safety.
• Performs first article inspections and supports customer source inspection audits.
• May assist in training new manufacturing employees.
• Supports and complies with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics or a related technical field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required degree.
• Basic understanding of fundamental manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of electronic device handling and assembly - component programming and function.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently to deliver on small and medium tasks.
• Treats others with respect and willingly accepts guidance.
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronic device handling and assembly - component programming and function.
• Proven ability to exercise judgment and utilize appropriate resources when making decisions and demonstrate basic problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a role of continuous improvement or technical support.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods.  Roth option is available. 
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.