Process Engineering Technician in Milpitas

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Process Engineering Technician

Location: Milpitas, CA
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $32/hour

Overview:

We are seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support production and manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Think of this role as a junior Manufacturing Engineer—you'll work alongside engineers to troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement process improvements that keep manufacturing running efficiently.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with multiple teams, and taking a proactive approach to improving manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Process Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving equipment, materials, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to identify recurring production problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Set up and support production equipment, process trials, and engineering test runs.
• Collect and analyze production data, documenting results and communicating findings to engineering teams.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and provide guidance to production operators to improve quality and efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, production, and operations, communicating technical information in a clear and practical way.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce downtime, and improve overall process performance.
• Assist with developing and updating work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, engineering technician, or similar environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to investigate production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Comfortable working with computers and manufacturing software (Windows, Linux, or similar systems).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and proactive with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable speaking up, identifying issues, and helping drive solutions.

Why Join Us:

• Work alongside experienced engineers on real manufacturing challenges.
• Gain hands-on experience in process engineering and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in manufacturing or process engineering.