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COMPANY OVERVIEW Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift | West Bend, WI  Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in West Bend, WI, as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift. You will be part of a group of engineers  and technicians dedicated to high-quality work, value-added solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from Northern Milwaukee and beyond to apply.  Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better. Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support BENEFITS AND PERKS Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including: Competitive salary 401K retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options Paid overtime Flexible work schedule Employees working in West Bend, WI have a short commute from Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. ESTIMATED PAY RANGE Technician I: $28.59-$32.87/hour Technician II: $33.21-$38.20/hour Technician III: $37.80-$43.48/hour Senior Technician : $42.43-$48.80/hour Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available. JOB SUMMARY As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift in West Bend, WI , you will: Provide off‑shift engineering coverage to maintain throughput, quality, and equipment uptime Respond to equipment, tooling, and process issues as first‑line engineering support Perform preventive maintenance tasks and minor tooling/die changes Lead containment actions for quality issues and identify root causes for day‑shift follow‑up Support new product trials, capability runs, and process validations during off‑shift hours Coordinate with maintenance on downtime events and repair activities Coach operators on SOP adherence, safety practices, 5S and Lean principles, and standard work Document shift events, parameter changes, and open issues for day‑shift handoff Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater Northern Milwaukee metro area Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.) Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime) Strong written documentation skills f