Process Engineering Technician in Buffalo Grove

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProcess Engineering Technician (Injection Molding)Location: Buffalo Grove, ILPay: $28-37/hrShift:

• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 3/3/2 schedule

Position OverviewWe are seeking a strong Injection Molding Process Engineering Technician with hands-on mold setup and processing experience. This is not a press-monitoring role, this position requires ownership of setups, startups, troubleshooting, and technical support to engineering and production teams.
Responsibilities

• Perform mold setup and full tool changeovers
• Execute startups and validate processing parameters
• Troubleshoot injection molding presses, molds, and tooling
• Identify and resolve tooling vs. process-related issues
• Adjust barrel temperatures, pressures, shot size, and cycle parameters
• Process various resins, including proper material drying and moisture control
• Support engineering with test runs, yield analysis, and process improvements
• Monitor production performance and provide technical guidance to operators
• Document process data and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of injection molding experience
• Strong mold setup experience (critical requirement)
• Hands-on troubleshooting of presses and molds
• Ability to restart tools and independently resolve downtime issues
• Understanding of barrel and screw function and polymer processing fundamentals
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills

• Scientific molding experience
• RJG Master Molder certification or exposure
• Experience supporting process engineering or development activities
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in medical, automotive, packaging, or similar molding environments

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